Saucy Tropical Turkey

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Saucy Tropical Turkey
Cook Time: 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients:
3
to 4 turkey thighs, skin removed (about 2-1/2 pounds)

2
tablespoons vegetable oil

1
small onion, halved and sliced

1
can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

1
red bell pepper, cubed

2/3
cup apricot preserves

3
tablespoons soy sauce

1
teaspoon grated lemon peel

1
teaspoon ground ginger

1/4
cup cold water

2
tablespoons cornstarch

Hot cooked rice



Preparation:
1.
Rinse turkey and pat dry. Heat oil in large skillet; brown turkey on all sides. Place turkey, onion, pineapple and bell pepper in slow cooker.

2.
Combine preserves, soy sauce, lemon peel and ginger in small bowl; mix well. Spoon over turkey. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.

3.
Remove turkey from slow cooker; keep warm. Blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasonings. Return turkey to slow cooker; cook until hot. Serve with rice.





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