Follow these steps for perfect results
canola or vegetable oil
yellow onions
thinly sliced
port
cornstarch
chicken or turkey stock
turkey breast
skinned and trimmed of fat
dried cranberries
orange flavored
cinnamon stick
orange
unpeeled, sliced thinly
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Add the thinly sliced yellow onions to the pan and saute until lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the port and cornstarch to create a slurry.
Pour the port-cornstarch slurry into the saute pan with the onions and stir well to combine.
Add the chicken or turkey stock to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes translucent, about 7 minutes.
Place the turkey breast in a slow cooker.
Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey in the slow cooker.
Add the dried cranberries, cinnamon stick, and thinly sliced orange to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the turkey is very tender and cooked through, and the sauce has thickened.
Serve the turkey immediately with the cranberry sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
Use orange-flavored cranberries for enhanced flavor.
Adjust the amount of cranberries to your liking.
Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve sliced turkey with a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce over it. Garnish with fresh orange slices and a sprig of rosemary.
Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Stuffing
Complements the turkey and cranberry flavors.
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Common dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas
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