TLC Cooking "Saucy Tropical Turkey"

Saucy Tropical Turkey

Saucy Tropical Turkey

Cook Time 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 hours
Prep Time 15 minutes

YIELD Makes 6 servings
See Cooking Videos

Making cookies this holiday season? Check out these tips for making Christmas cookies.

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:

Slow Cooker Directions

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

This recipe appears in: Turkey

If meat isn't part of your main dish plans, don't worry because we've got you covered. Browse our collection of the best vegetarian meals around.

Learn new and exciting ways to cook chicken that will surprise and delight your friends and family by following our chicken recipes.