Sesame Soy Turkey Roast

Prep time 30 Minutes       Serves 6-8 People

Ingredients

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Butterball boneless turkey breast roast1 tsp flour1 Tbsp. olive oil½ cup sesame sauce

Marinade (if thawed)

1/2 cup soy sauce1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1/4 cup brown sugar5 cloves garlic2 Tbsp. sesame seeds1 Tbsp. ginger, freshly grated1 Tbsp. sesame oil

Sesame soy sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1/4 cup brown sugar5 cloves garlic2 Tbsp. sesame seeds1 Tbsp. ginger, freshly grated1 Tbsp. sesame oil

Directions

  1. Allow Butterball boneless turkey roast to thaw completely in refrigerator. Once thawed, remove the plastic bag, but leave the attached netting on.

  2. In a food blender, combine all marinade ingredients for one minute until smooth.
  3. Transfer the thawed turkey into a ziploc bag and slowly pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Press marinade around to fully coat.
  4. Transfer the turkey into the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine all sauce ingredients for one minute until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove turkey from the ziploc bag and place it on the rack of a shallow roasting pan.
  7. Roast turkey uncovered for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as read on a meat thermometer. Turn the turkey roast over once, halfway through cooking.
  8. To develop a darker brown crust, brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the turkey and broil for 3-4 minutes. Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  9. Transfer the sauce mix into a small saucepan and add one teaspoon flour. Whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, and stir continuously until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Use kitchen scissors to carefully remove the netting from turkey roast and carve into slices. Pour the sesame sauce on top and enjoy!

    11. If cooking directly from frozen:

  11. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

  12. Place turkey on the rack of a shallow roasting pan.
  13. Roast turkey uncovered for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as read on a meat thermometer. Open the oven halfway through cooking to brush on a generous amount of sesame soy sauce on the roast. Reserve half of sauce to finish.
  14. To develop a darker brown crust, brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the turkey and broil for 3-4 minutes. Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  15. Use kitchen scissors to carefully remove the netting from turkey roast and carve into slices. Pour remaining sesame sauce on top and enjoy!

    16. recipe by Sam Hu

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