MAPLE TURKEY BREAST WITH NAPA CABBAGE AND PECAN SLAW

Prep time 30 Minutes       Cook time 1 Hour 15 minutes       Serves 4 People

Ingredients

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1 Butterball Easy Fresh bone-in turkey breast1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tbsp. tomato paste1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper2 tsp olive oil1/2 head Napa cabbage, finely shredded1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped1/2 cup goat cheese

Maple lemon dressing:

1/4 cup lemon juice1 tsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp. maple syrup1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Heat one-side of grill on high, leaving opposite side on very low. Grease cooking surface with oil to ensure turkey doesn't stick.

  2. Combine maple, soy, and tomato paste in a bowl. Spread half of the mixture onto the turkey breast.
  3. Season turkey breast with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil. Place turkey, skin side down on hot grill to sear.
  4. Sear on high for 1-2 minutes, until skin has achieved a golden brown colour.
  5. Flip over, then paint on the remaining maple glaze.
  6. Transfer turkey over to the cool side of the grill, then close the lid.
  7. Cook turkey, opening grill every 10 minutes to re-apply maple glaze, for 45 - 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  8. Remove from grill and allow turkey to rest for at least 15 minutes.

    9. Making the slaw

  9. Combine cabbage, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl.

  10. In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil, whisking well to make a dressing.
  11. Drizzle dressing around sides of the bowl containing the slaw mixture, and toss gently to combine.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Spoon the slaw on bottom of your serving platter. Slice turkey breast meat off of the bone and shingle on top.

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