Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Cranberry Sauce And Butt

Name: Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Cranberry Sauce And Butternut Squash With Sage Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Brine:; 1 quart apple cider; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon peppercorns; A small handful sage leaves; A small handful thyme sprigs; A handful parsley; 1 large shallot or small onion, quartered; 3 cloves crushed garlic; 1 orange, sliced; 7 to 8 pounds fresh turkey breast; Olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and pepper; 1 large butternut squash, halved, seeded and cut into slices 1/2-inch thick (skin left on); Olive oil cooking spray; 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries; 1 cup sugar; Freshly grated nutmeg; 4 tablespoons butter; 24 sage leaves; Suggested green vegetable: wilted spinach or sauteed kale

Servings: persons

For the Brine:
1 quart apple cider
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon peppercorns
A small handful sage leaves
A small handful thyme sprigs
A handful parsley
1 large shallot or small onion, quartered
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 orange, sliced
7 to 8 pounds fresh turkey breast
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and pepper
1 large butternut squash, halved, seeded and cut into slices 1/2-inch thick (skin left on)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
Freshly grated nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
24 sage leaves
Suggested green vegetable: wilted spinach or sauteed kale

1
For the brine, heat ingredients in a saucepot to dissolve sugar and salt then cool completely.
2
Place turkey in 2.5-gallon plastic bag and add brine. Let rest several hours, preferably overnight.
3
If cooking on an outdoor grill or smoker, soak wood chips. For a smoker, add chips to charcoal briquettes or make a foil pouch for gas grill. If using a conventional oven, set turkey on a metal rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet and preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Heat smoker or grill to 300u00b0F-325u00b0F.
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Remove turkey from the brine and pat dry. Rub skin with oil and season with ground pepper. Smoke or roast 15 minutes per pound.
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For the squash, heat oven to 425u00b0F. Arrange on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and roast slices 25-30 minutes until golden.
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Boil the cranberries, sugar, pinch of salt and 1 cup of water until they burst. Transfer to a dish and cool to room temp.
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Melt butter and when it foams fry sage leaves to crisp, remove to drain then chop. Brown the butter until nutty and fragrant.
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Turn squash in brown butter, top with sage.
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Serve sliced smoked turkey with cranberry sauce and squash, wilted spinach or sauteed kale alongside.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Brine:, 1 quart apple cider, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Cranberry Sauce And Butternut Squash With Sage Butter falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Cranberry Sauce And Butternut Squash With Sage Butter

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