Yield: 12 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation   Ethnicity: American   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Medallions, Turkey Bacon

Marinade

1/4 Cup paprika

1 Quart apple cider

2 Cups apple jack bourbon

4 Sticks cinnamon

1/3 Cup shallots, finely chopped

1/3 Cup garlic, minced

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Blend all marinade ingredients together in a shallow glass container. Reserve 2 cups marinade to use as sauce. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade.

Turkey Medallions

24 2-Ounce TURKEY MEDALLIONS

24 Slices TURKEY BACON

Wrap each slice of bacon around a medallion. Secure with wooden toothpick. Place wrapped medallions in marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 4 hours. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method. Remove turkey medallions from marinade and discard marinade. Place medallions on grill rack, about 4 inches from the heat. Grill about 4 to 5 minutes, brush with marinade and turn once. Continue to grill another 4 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Bourbon Sauce

2 Cups unsalted butter, melted

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mix butter with reserved 2 cups marinade. Over medium heat, cook to reduce to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Service

Nap each warmed dinner plate with bourbon sauce. Portion two medallions on each dinner plate. Ladle additional bourbon sauce across top of medallions. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Recipe Source: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine, Enotria Café and Wine Bar, Sacramento, California Chef: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine Restaurant: Enotria Cafe and Wine Bar Location: Sacramento, CA

Nutrition Facts Calories 500   % Daily Value* Total Fat 37g Saturated Fat 21g Cholesterol 180mg Sodium 500mg Potassium 89mg Total Carbohydrate 2g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 1g   Protein 33g   Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 4% Iron 15% *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