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
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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:

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.

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