Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

canola oil

4 unit

turkey breast cutlets

0.5 tsp

salt

divided

0.5 tsp

black pepper

divided

1 tbsp

butter

0.25 cup

shallots

chopped

0.67 cup

whole-berry cranberry sauce

0.25 cup

port wine

1 tbsp

fresh sage

chopped

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1 unit

sage leaves

whole

Step 1
~3 min

Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Sprinkle turkey cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 3
~3 min

Add turkey to the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove the cooked turkey cutlets from the pan and set them aside on a plate.

Step 5
~3 min

Melt butter in the same skillet.

Step 6
~3 min

Add chopped shallots to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Step 7
~3 min

Reduce heat to medium.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in the whole-berry cranberry sauce, port wine, chopped fresh sage, red wine vinegar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook the sauce for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 10
~3 min

Return the cooked turkey cutlets to the pan with the sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook for another minute, ensuring the turkey is thoroughly heated.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve the turkey with the prepared sauce.

Step 13
~3 min

Garnish with whole sage leaves if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother sauce, blend cranberry sauce before adding.

Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted vegetables

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Brussels sprouts
Mashed sweet potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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