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Sesame Turkey

Agriculture.com Staff 11/14/2011 @ 11:44am

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 5 to 6 hours on low or 2-1/2 to 3 hours on high


3 pounds turkey breast tenderloins

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

4 teaspoons grated, fresh ginger

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

2 tablespoons sliced green onion

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted


1. Place turkey in 31/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with black and cayenne pepper. In small bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over turkey.

2. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or high heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

3. Transfer turkey to serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover the turkey to keep it warm while preparing the sauce.

4. For sauce, strain cooking liquid into small saucepan. In small bowl combine cornstarch and cold water. Stir into liquid in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. If desired, slice turkey. Spoon sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds. Makes 8 servings (4-1/2 ounces cooked meat and 1/4 cup sauce).

Nutrition facts per serving: 222 calories, 3 g total fat, 112 mg cholesterol, 373 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 42 g protein, 0 g sugar.

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