Now Make This: Dark Meat Turkey Cacciatore Recipe
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. A mixture of onions, garlic, bell pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert.
Instructions
Using sharp poultry shears, trim off any excess skin from the turkey. Some skin is good, but remove any extra.Season each piece of turkey with salt and pepper, then dredge with flour in a large shallow bowl and set aside.
Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, then brown the turkey pieces in batches until crisp and golden-brown on the outside. Set aside.
Heat the rest of the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then sauté the onions, garlic and peppers for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until completely softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the tomatoes with their juices, the white wine, the oregano and the capers, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the volume is reduced by half. Preheat the oven to 325F.
Add the turkey pieces to the sauce, making sure everything is coated, then cover pot with a lid, transfer to the oven and cook for two hours or until turkey meat is falling off the bone.
Serve garnished with basil on a platter alongside pasta, potatoes or rice.More braised recipes on Food Republic:Braised Lamb Shanks with Lemon Confit
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