Sage and Ginger Turkey Roast

Directions

Turkey roast

1. 1. Preheat oven to 325°F and place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
   

2. 2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, sage, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.
   
3. 3. Take ¼ cup of sage oil and baste turkey roast. Keep remaining oil for the creamy sauce and mashed sweet potatoes.
   
4. 4. Cook in the oven for 4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165o F. Wait 10 minutes before removing the string and cutting. Set aside.

Creamy sauce

5. 1. In a large non-stick skillet, brown French shallots at medium heat in sage oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
   

6. 2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to boil for 1 minute maximum to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick.

Mashed sweet potatoes

7. 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook sweet potatoes and potatoes until tender. Drain.
   

8. 2. Return potatoes to pot and add olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and reduce in a puree using a pestle or an electric mixer. Set aside.

To assemble

9. 1. Cut roast in thin slices and serve with sauce.
   

10. 2. Pour remaining sage oil on mashed sweet potatoes and serve as an accompaniment.