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2 c dry red wine
2 tbsp dry cherries
2 Sticks cinnamon
2 lbs TURKEY BREAST, trimmed & cut into cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper As needed
Vegetable oil As needed
8 oz red onion, chopped fine
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 c TURKEY STOCK
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c dried cherries, pre-soaked in water and drained
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper As needed
Vegetable oil As needed
6-oz onion, thinly sliced
1 lb red cabbage, shredded
1 Clove garlic, finely diced
4 oz tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c TURKEY STOCK
Salt and freshly ground black pepper As needed
BRAISED TURKEY
1. Combine red wine, cherries and cinnamon sticks. Reduce the wine by one-half.
2. Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
3. Over medium-high heat, heat enough oil in a pan to film the bottom. Sear turkey to a deep brown on all sides.
4. Remove turkey and reserve.
5. Add onion and to the pan and cook until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until
fragrant.
6. Return turkey cubes to pan. Add turkey stock and red wine reduction.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, braising for about 40 minutes .
8. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES with DRIED CHERRIES
1. Cook cubed potatoes in water until tender enough to easily mash.
2. Add cinnamon, cherries, butter and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
1. Heat oil in a sauté pan, add onions. Sauté until they begin to turn translucent.
2. Add red cabbage and garlic and sauté for an additional 5-6 minutes or until red cabbage wilts.
3. Add apple and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add stock and simmer until almost all liquid is reduced.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
550 Total Calories
170 Calories from Fat
19 g Total Fat
29 % Daily Total Fat
3 g Saturated Fat
18 % Daily Saturated Fat
100 g Cholesterol
33 % Daily Cholesterol
820 mg Sodium
34 % Daily Sodium
41 g Total Carbohydrates
14 % Daily Total Carbohydrates
6 g Dietary Fiber
24 % Daily Dietary Fiber
18 g Sugars
42 g Protein
250 % Daily Protein
100 % Daily Vitamin C
10 % Daily Calcium
20 % Daily Iron