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Duck-Fat Turkey Breasts with Green Onion Puree

Duck-Fat Turkey Breasts with Green Onion Puree

Info

Rating

Calories

1898.0

Protein

238.0

Sodium

679.0

Fat

95.0

Description

Chef Sean Brock created this dish using quail, but the technique pairs equally well with bone-in turkey breast, creating a surprisingly juicy version of a much-maligned cut. Searing a turkey breast on the stovetop crisps the skin beautifully, while basting with thyme- and garlic-scented duck fat enriches the lean meat. Green onions stand in for the green garlic for a silky, fresh sauce that's a welcome departure from classic gravy. Be sure to use homemade vegetable stock or a clear canned stock to preserve the brilliant green color. You can find duck fat from many gourmet shops, or online from D'Artagnan.

Ingredients

1 bone-in turkey breast

turkey breast half (about 4 1/2 pounds), preferably brined

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup duck fat

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 bunch thyme

4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

1/2 pound green onions, trimmed and roughly chopped

1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock, preferably homemade

2 teaspoons cream cheese, at room temperature

Kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat. Add the duck fat to the skillet. When the fat shimmers, add the turkey breast, skin-side down, and cook until dark golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and remove the turkey from pan. Carefully stir the butter into the pan juices. Arrange the thyme branches in the skillet to make a bed for the turkey. Place the turkey, seared-side-up, on the thyme and sprinkle the garlic around the sides. Baste the turkey, and transfer the pan to the oven.
Roast, basting every 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast without touching bone registers 155°F, about 1 hour. Baste once more and transfer the turkey to a platter. Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
While the turkey roasts, prepare the puree. In a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium-high, add the green onions, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the scallions to a blender, reserving the cooking liquid. Blend on high until very smooth, about 5 minutes, adding a splash of cooking liquid if necessary to help the blender puree the scallions. Add the cream cheese and blend for 2 minutes more. Season with salt to taste. Slice the turkey breast across the grain and serve with the green-onion puree.

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