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1 5-lb TURKEY BREAST, skin on
1 c bourbon whiskey
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c honey
1 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
1-1/2 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 c cranapple juice
3 egg yolks
1/2 c cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c light brown sugar
1/4 c Coleman's dry mustard
3 Large Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
3/4 c finely chopped pecans
1/4 c sundried cranberries
1/4 c bourbon whiskey
1/2 c maple syrup
Separate breast into two lobes.
Mix bourbon, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and cranapple juice thoroughly.
Place turkey breast sections in a glass or other non-corrosive container such as a food-grade plastic container.
Pour marinade over turkey. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 5 to 6 hours.
Remove turkey from marinade, drain well and discard marinade. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up.
Roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until the internal temperature measures 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast.
Sweet Mustard
Whisk egg yolks, cider vinegar, salt, sugar and dry mustard together in a stainless steel bowl.
Place over a boiling water bath and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Cool and reserve in refrigerator.
Apple Hash
Toss together apples, pecans, cranberries, bourbon and syrup. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
Slice turkey and serve with Sweet Mustard Sauce and Fresh Apple Hash.
Total Calories 700
Total Fat 27 g
Cholesterol 250 g
Sodium 460 mg
Total Carbohydrates 44 g
Protein 66 g