Main DishesApril 13, 2013
Calories
452
Sodium
445mg
18% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
41g
82% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Orange Turkey
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Turkey thighs cooked in the slow cooker with a sweet and spicy orange sauce
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3 cups thinly sliced red or sweet onion
1 tsp. canola oil
3 3/4 lbs. bone-in turkey thighs, skinless
2 tsp. chinese five spice powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 cup white wine (I used a Viogner but CL recommended Riesling)
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup peach apricot marmalade (CL suggests orange marmalade)
1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses (CL suggests 2 tsp. tamarind paste but hoisin would be great too)
1/2 tsp. crushed dried chipotle pepper flakes (CL suggests red pepper flakes)
2 cups fresh clementines segments (CL suggests Satsuma oranges but any orange would do.)
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tsp. canola oil
3 3/4 lbs. bone-in turkey thighs, skinless
2 tsp. chinese five spice powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 cup white wine (I used a Viogner but CL recommended Riesling)
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup peach apricot marmalade (CL suggests orange marmalade)
1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses (CL suggests 2 tsp. tamarind paste but hoisin would be great too)
1/2 tsp. crushed dried chipotle pepper flakes (CL suggests red pepper flakes)
2 cups fresh clementines segments (CL suggests Satsuma oranges but any orange would do.)
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped green onion
Place onions in bottom of slow cooker.
Sprinkle both sides of turkey with five spice, salt & pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with oil. Add turkey and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
452
Sodium
445mg
18% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
41g
82% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat9g46%
Polysaturated Fat4g27%
Monosaturated Fat10g68%
Cholesterol132mg44%
Sodium445mg18%
Potassium685mg19%
Protein41g82%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g10%
Sugar2g5%
Vitamin A136IU2%
Vitamin B60.9600000000000001mg48%
Vitamin C13mg22%
Calcium80mg8%
Iron1mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
