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1/4 c paprika
1 qt apple cider
2 c apple jack bourbon
4 Sticks cinnamon
1/3 c shallots, finely chopped
1/3 c garlic, minced
To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 2-oz TURKEY MEDALLIONS
24 Slices TURKEY BACON
2 c unsalted butter, melted
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.
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.
Mix butter with reserved 2 cups marinade.
Over medium heat, cook to reduce to desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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.
Total Calories 500
Total Fat 37 g
Saturated Fat 21 g
Cholesterol 180 g
Sodium 500 mg
Potassium 89 mg
Total Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 33 g
% Daily Protein 35
% Daily Vitamin C 2
% Daily Calcium 4
% Daily Iron 15