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It’s Turkey time! Whether it is Thanksgiving or just another day, this non-traditional Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey and Gravy recipe will have you gobbling in no time!
Accompanied by recipes for Honey Kissed Cornbread served with Vanilla Honey Butter and Orange Smacked Cranberry Sauce.
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We cooked a small turkey breast but you can just adjust the cooking time for a bigger bird! The rule of thumb is about a lb. per person but if you want leftovers, I would recommend 2 lbs. per person!
Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey
Ingredients
Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey
- 5 lb Boneless Turkey Breast
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Hennessy Cognac
- 2 cups Turkey Broth
- 1 tsp Better Than Bullion Turkey Paste
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
Honey Cognac Brown Butter Gravy
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 cups Liquids from Turkey Roaster Pan
Instructions
Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey
- Thirty minutes prior to cooking, remove thawed turkey from refrigerator, rinse and pat dry. Bring turkey to room temperature by letting it set on the counter.
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make brown butter with the stick of unsalted butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Once the butter starts to foam, whisk continuously until the butter begins turns brown.
- Add the light brown sugar, cognac, turkey broth, turkey paste, honey and orange zest. Bring to a boil while stirring. Remove from heat.
- Pour the liquid over the turkey breast. Salt & pepper. Place in the oven for 30 minutes and then baste the turkey.
- Baste the turkey every 20 minutes until fully cooked. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from oven, cover with tin foil and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Honey Cognac Brown Butter Gravy
- Add liquid from roaster pan To a medium sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Make a roux: (2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to 1/2cup of plain white flour). In a sauce pan add butter and melt. Add flour and whisk continuously until it is mixed well.
- Add to liquid in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir.
- Lower heat to simmer. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat when ready to serve.
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This honey kissed cornbread compliments the cognac honey turkey breast and is a great side! It adds some pizazz to an otherwise typical cornbread. Don’t skip making the vanilla honey butter to serve with the warm cornbread.
Honey Kissed Cornbread with Vanilla Honey Butter
Ingredients
Honey Kissed Cornbread
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 4 tbsp Butter Softened (1 tbsp to grease pan)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Fine Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk (whole)
- 2 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Honey
Vanilla Honey Butter
- 1 Stick Salted Butter Softened
- 2 tbsp Confectioners Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Buttermilk (whole)
Instructions
Honey Kissed Cornbread
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use 1 tbsp of the softened butter to grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt. Combine well.
- Make a well with the dry ingredients and then add the buttermilk, eggs butter and honey. Fold the dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients gently until combined. You do not want to over mix.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown on the top. Add a small amount of vanilla honey butter (see below for recipe) to the top and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with the extra vanilla honey butter!
Vanilla Honey Butter
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and beat on high until well combined. Add to a small serving dish. You can shape it by placing saran wrap on top and forming it smooth.
Do you want to wow your family and guests? This orange smacked cranberry sauce will do the trick. Orange and cranberries go so good together!
Orange Smacked Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Orange Juice (pulp free)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
- 12 oz bag Fresh Cranberries Make sure you do not buy dried
- 1 dash Fine Salt
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan add the orange juice, water and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Add the orange zest, cranberries and salt. Bring to another boil. Stir constantly for 5 minutes.
- Turn heat down to a simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Constantly stir, so it does not burn!
- Once almost all of the cranberries have popped open, remove from heat.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
Suggested other sides to serve: Mashed potatoes, a vegetable of carrots and stuffing.
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