Grilling: Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing

Health score
33%
Grilling: Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing
120 min.
4
1333kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and heartwarming dish to impress your family and friends, look no further than Grilled Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing. This recipe beautifully combines the savory flavors of turkey with a sweet and tart stuffing, making it a perfect centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering. The addition of dried cranberries and pecans adds a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that balances the richness of the dish.

The preparation of this meal is not only rewarding but also an experience that invites you to engage with traditional cooking techniques. By brining the turkey breasts, you ensure that they remain moist and tender throughout the grilling process, while the two-zone indirect grilling allows for perfectly cooked meat that is both flavorful and aromatic. The high heat of the grill gives the turkey a lovely sear, sealing in the juices, while the stuffing infuses the meat with a medley of tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you are planning a festive holiday meal or a cozy Sunday dinner, this Grilled Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing is sure to become a cherished favorite in your culinary repertoire. Its unique flavor profile, coupled with a stunning presentation, makes it not just a meal, but a memorable experience for all at the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock see 
  • cups cornbread crumbled
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried roughly chopped
  • servings canned tomatoes 
  • teaspoons sage fresh finely chopped
  • servings disposable grill pan 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground for seasoning
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup pecans roughly chopped
  •  turkey breast boneless skinless
  • quarts water ice cold
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. To make the brine, combine water, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to dissolve.
  2. Place turkey breasts in brine and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. While turkey is brining, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onions and sautee until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Place onions in a large bowl along with cornbread, cranberries, chicken stock, pecans, sage, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.
  6. Mix to thoroughly combine.
  7. Remove turkey breasts from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Butterfly turkey breasts open and pound out to a rectangle of even thickness.
  8. Spread half of the stuffing in an even thickness over each of the breasts, leaving about 1/2 an inch edge with no stuffing. Starting with the long end of the turkey breast, roll tightly into a cylinder. Tie closed with butchers twine about every 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Season turkey breasts all over with salt and pepper and brush lightly with olive oil.
  9. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Sear turkey breasts over hot side of grill until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Move turkey to cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the center of the turkey.
  10. Remove from grill, let stand for 15 minutes. Slice turkey between each piece of twine, remove twine, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1333kcal
Protein30.95%
Fat31.54%
Carbs37.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.27
Glycemic Load
9.17
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
45.610869428386%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.07mg
Delphinidin
0.68mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
4.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1333.01kcal
66.65%
Fat:47.21g
72.64%
Saturated Fat:17.64g
110.24%
Carbohydrates:126.34g
42.11%
Net Carbohydrates:120.09g
43.67%
Sugar:53.82g
59.8%
Cholesterol:327.69mg
109.23%
Sodium:2922.52mg
127.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:104.25g
208.5%
Vitamin B3:42.94mg
214.71%
Copper:3.59mg
179.34%
Phosphorus:1656.34mg
165.63%
Vitamin B6:3.24mg
161.93%
Selenium:105.31µg
150.45%
Calcium:631.59mg
63.16%
Vitamin B2:0.93mg
54.64%
Manganese:1.04mg
51.94%
Vitamin B12:2.88µg
47.95%
Zinc:6.84mg
45.58%
Vitamin B5:4.2mg
41.97%
Magnesium:149.4mg
37.35%
Potassium:1292.51mg
36.93%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.67%
Iron:5.96mg
33.12%
Folate:131.99µg
33%
Fiber:6.25g
25.01%
Vitamin E:2.27mg
15.11%
Vitamin A:559.73IU
11.19%
Vitamin K:11.33µg
10.79%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Vitamin C:1.68mg
2.04%