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Barbecue Smoked Turkey Breast with Jalapeno Cranberry Salsa


Yield: 16

Establishment: School, Hospitals, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Father's Day
 
Preparation Method: Roast
 
Product Type: Boneless Breast
 







Ingredients
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 Cup ground coriander
1/4 Cup chili powder
1/4 Cup paprika
1 Tablespoon ground mustard
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 Cup salt
2 Tablespoons black pepper
9-10 Pound BONELESS TURKEY BREAST
4 Tablespoons liquid smoke
12 Ounces fresh cranberries
1 Cup orange juice
4 Medium jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 Tablespoon orange zest
2 Cups sugar
1 Bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
 
Turkey Preparation
  1. Combine cumin, coriander, chili powder, paprika, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and reserve.
  2. Place turkey breast, skin side down and pour 2 tablespoons liquid smoke over the breast. Rub the liquid into the turkey. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the turkey.
  3. Turn the bird over and repeat the process, coating the skin.
  4. Roast in a 325-degree F oven. Cover the turkey with foil for the first 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to roast for 2-1/4+ hours or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
  5. Allow to stand for 20 minutes before carving.
 
Cranberry-Jalapeno Salsa
  1. Meanwhile, place cranberries, orange juice, jalapeno, orange zest and sugar in medium size sauce pan over medium heat. Cook cranberries until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro. Allow flavors to blend for at least 20 minutes.
 
Service
  1. Slice the turkey. Shingle an 8-ounce portion on each dinner plate and top with jalapeno cranberry salsa.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Executive Chef Brent Ruggles, CEC, of Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas, TX.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 470   Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 1890mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 29g  
Protein 63g  
Vitamin A 30%
  • Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 30%
    *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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