Apricot Turkey

Recipe Categories : | Turkey | Apricot | | MAIN INDEX |

Ingredients :

• 4 to 6 lb turkey breast, cut in 1" cubes
• ½ cup brown rice vinegar
• 2 tspn molasses
• 2 tbsp onion, grated
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup white grape juice
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tspn freshly grated ginger
• 8 oz dried apricots; slivered
• 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Combine brown rice vinegar, molasses, and grated onion. Add turkey cubes; toss to coat turkey with marinade. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Drain turkey, reserving marinade.
2. Add oil to heavy nonstick skillet, set on medium heat, and brown a few turkey cubes and the garlic at a time (if you crowd the pan, the meat will steam, not brown).
3. Put browned turkey in a large casserole. Combine reserved marinade, white grape juice, water, lemon juice, and grated ginger; pour over turkey. Stir in apricot slivers and cover.
4. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Turkey should be tender. Stir in cilantro. Serve over steamed rice.