PORCHETTA-STYLE TURKEY BREAST

PORCHETTA-STYLE TURKEY BREAST

RECIPE TYPE

Turkey, Holiday

SERVES

8

Prep time: 25 min

Total time: 8 hr 25 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh sage

4 large cloves garlic

2 tsp fennel seeds

1 1/4 tsp salt, divided

1/2 tsp Longo’s Chili Flakes

5 tbsp Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided

1 Longo’s Raised Without Antibiotics Boneless Turkey Breast Roast (about 3lb)

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine parsley, sage, garlic, fennel seeds, 1 tsp of the salt and chili flakes in a mini chopper or the small bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add 4 tbsp of the olive oil and blend until smooth. (Marinade can also be finely chopped and mixed by hand, if desired.)

Remove netting from roast. Open turkey and use a knife to slice open as needed to a fairly even thickness. Lightly score turkey in a crosshatch pattern all over. Rub herb mixture all over the flesh inside and out as well as under the skin, being careful not to tear. Re-roll roast, forming into an evenly shaped oval with skin on outside; tie at intervals with kitchen twine.

Marinate in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. Bring roast out 30 minutes before roasting. Place turkey, skin side up, on a rack in roasting pan.

Brush remaining oil evenly over skin; season with remaining salt and pepper. Roast in preheated 325°F oven, covered loosely with foil, for 1 1/2 hours; uncover and continue to roast for 30 to 60 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 165°F. Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

A Dash of Advice

The fennel seeds will not break up in the food processor. They can be ground with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder if a smoother texture is preferred. For a great accompaniment to this roast, blend a little chopped fresh sage and grated orange zest into a prepared cranberry sauce.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving: 300 calories

Protein 39g

Fibre 1g

Fat 14g

Sugar 0g

Carbs 1g

Sodium 420mg

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