Drunken Turkey

Name: Drunken Turkey
Prep time: 11 h
Cook time: 11 h
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters brandy, divided; 710 milliliters (2-inch-thick) slices celery; 237 milliliters dried garbanzo beans; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoons salt; 6 thyme sprigs, tied with kitchen string; 2 kilograms whole turkey breast, skinned; 710 milliliters Turkey-Saffron Stock; 454 grams veal shank (2 inches thick); 710 milliliters water; 680 grams Yukon gold potatoes, quartered

Drunken Turkey might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 475 calories, 58g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of turkey breast, celery, garbanzo beans, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 11 hour.

Instructions

Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover; let stand overnight.

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Beans

Water

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Drain beans.

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Beans

Split turkey in half lengthwise. Pierce turkey liberally with a paring knife.

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Whole Turkey

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Place turkey, meat side down, in a 13 x 9inch glass or ceramic baking dish.

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Whole Turkey

Meat

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Add 1 1/2 cups brandy. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard marinade.

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Marinade

Brandy

Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat.

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Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add veal; cook for 10 minutes, browning on both sides.

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Veal

Add drained beans, Turkey-Saffron Stock, 3 cups water, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes, skimming off and discarding foam as needed.

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Saffron

Whole Turkey

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Thyme

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Add turkey and salt. Cover and cook for 35 minutes, skimming occasionally.

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Whole Turkey

Salt

Add celery and potatoes. Cover and cook for 40 minutes or until thermometer registers 155 when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

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Potato

Celery

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Remove turkey; cover with foil.

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Whole Turkey

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Add remaining 1/2 cup brandy to pan, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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Potato

Brandy

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Remove thyme; discard. Divide bean mixture evenly among 12 bowls. Slice turkey across grain into thin slices. Divide turkey and veal evenly among bowls.

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Whole Turkey

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