Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 tbsp

canola or vegetable oil

2 unit

yellow onions

thinly sliced

0.67 cup

port

1 tbsp

cornstarch

2 cup

chicken or turkey stock

0.5 unit

turkey breast

skinned and trimmed of fat

8 unit

dried cranberries

orange flavored

1 unit

cinnamon stick

1 unit

orange

unpeeled, sliced thinly

Step 1
~38 min

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.

Step 2
~38 min

Add the thinly sliced yellow onions to the pan and saute until lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 3
~38 min

In a small bowl, mix the port and cornstarch to create a slurry.

Step 4
~38 min

Pour the port-cornstarch slurry into the saute pan with the onions and stir well to combine.

Step 5
~38 min

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.

Step 6
~38 min

Place the turkey breast in a slow cooker.

Step 7
~38 min

Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey in the slow cooker.

Step 8
~38 min

Add the dried cranberries, cinnamon stick, and thinly sliced orange to the slow cooker.

Step 9
~38 min

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.

Step 10
~38 min

Serve the turkey immediately with the cranberry sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Stuffing

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Stuffing
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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