Mustard Crusted Turkey Breast Recipes

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Roast the turkey for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast. (I test in several places.) If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.

HONEY-MUSTARD TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

SPICED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, garlic, cumin, oregano, allspice, chili powder, brown sugar and oil. Place the turkey breast in a 9 by13-inch roasting pan. Spread the mustard mixture over the top and sides of the turkey to form a crust. Add the onions, carrots, and chicken stock to the pan. Roast for 45 minutes. Cover the pan loosely with foil and continue to bake for another 45 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 175 degrees F. Allow the turkey to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
• Remove the vegetables and arrange on a serving platter. Remove the turkey and place on a cutting board. Pour about 1/2 cup of the pan juices into a small saucepan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk in the remaining pan juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Season the pan juices with salt and pepper and pour into a serving pitcher.
• To serve, slice the turkey into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange the turkey slices on the serving platter with the roasted vegetables and serve with the pan juices.

MUSTARD TURKEY CUTLETS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Gradually whisk in the concentrate, mustard and rosemary until blended. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Set aside 1/4 cup sauce., Brush turkey with oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink, basting occasionally with remaining sauce. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

SLICED TURKEY BREAST WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place turkey on a flat surface and pound lightly with a meat pounder or flat mallet to make slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• Slice mushrooms into thin slices.
• Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the slices on all sides. Shake off excess flour.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a nonstick skillet and add enough turkey slices to cover bottom of skillet without crowding. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Transfer slices to a warm serving dish. Add remaining tablespoon of butter to skillet and repeat with other slices. Transfer slices to serving dish and cover with foil. Keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet, for about 3 minutes. Add shallots and cook briefly, stirring. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is almost evaporated. Add capers, cream and mustard. Blend well. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add juices that may have accumulated around the turkey slices. Mix well and pour over the slices. Serve very hot.