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Roasted Turkey Loaf with Fig Gravy & Chive Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Turkey Loaf with Fig Gravy & Chive Mashed Potatoes


Yield: 65-66

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: New American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Turkey Broth, Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Turkey Loaf
 







Turkey Loaf
As needed olive oil
4 sweet bell peppers, seeded and diced
30 Pounds GROUND TURKEY
6 eggs, beaten
1-1/4 Cups Red Hot Sauce or harissa sauce
1-1/2 Cups low-sodium soy sauce
2 Cups tomato juice
1 Bunch fresh thyme, cleaned and chopped
1 Bunch fresh parsley, cleaned and chopped
3 Cups scallions, cleaned and chopped
4 Cups dried bread crumbs
1/4 Cup onion powder
As needed salt and freshly ground pepper
 
  1. Lightly saute bell pepper in oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix cooked bell peppers with turkey, eggs, Red Hot or harissa sauce, soy sauce, tomato juice, herbs, scallions, bread crumbs, onion powder and salt and pepper.
  3. Fill nonstick individual loaf pans with 8-ounces each turkey mixture and shape into loaves.
  4. Place loaf pans in full size steam table pans. Fill with hot water to 3/4 way up the sides of the loaf pans.
  5. Bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
 
Chive Mashed Potatoes
18 Pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled
9 Bunches chives, finely chopped
As needed milk
As needed butter
As needed kosher salt
As needed freshly ground black pepper
 
  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, leaving a touch of water in stock pot. Add chives, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Whip together until creamy.
  2. Hold for service.
 
Fig Gravy
As needed butter
5 Medium Spanish onions, fine dice
7 Pounds fresh figs, chopped
2 Ounces Chinese five-spice powder
1 Gallon apple cider
1 Quart TURKEY STOCK
 
  1. Saute onion in butter until onion is slightly brown. Add figs and Chinese five-spice powder, stirring regularly so figs do not stick. Deglaze with cider and turkey stock. Reduce until gravy is thick and rich.
 
For service
As needed parsley, chopped
As needed fresh figs
 
  1. Place mashed potato in center of plate.
  2. Remove turkey loaves from the pans and place turkey loaf half on/half off the potatoes. Spoon gravy over turkey and potatoes.
  3. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the entire presentation.
  4. Garnish with additional fresh figs.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by David DuBois, Chef/Owner of the Franklin Cafe in Boston, MA. This upscale turkey loaf recipe is a signature menu item at the Franklin Cafe.
Chef: Dave Du Bois
Chef Dave Du Bois began his culinary career at a very early age in Boston restaurants. He furthered his skills in Palm Beach, Santa Barbara, New York and Martha's Vineyard. He has since opened the Franklin Café along with a partner. Chef Dave focuses on New American Cuisine as well as bringing quality, value and a great time to all that enter into the Franklin Cafe.
Restaurant: Franklin Cafe
Location: Massachusetts

Nutrition Facts
Calories 1130   Calories from Fat 460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 390mg 130%
Sodium 1650mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 30g  
Protein 81g  
Vitamin A 25%
  • Vitamin C 130%
    Calcium 25%
  • Iron 60%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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