TLC Cooking "Turkey with Pecan-Cherry Stuffing"

Turkey with Pecan-Cherry Stuffing

Turkey with Pecan-Cherry Stuffing

Stand Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 to 6 hours
Prep Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1	fresh or frozen boneless turkey breast (about 3 to 4 pounds)
2	cups cooked rice
1/3	cup chopped pecans
1/3	cup dried cherries or cranberries
1	teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4	cup peach, apricot or plum preserves
1	teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

Thaw turkey breast, if frozen. Remove and discard skin. Cut slices three fourths of the way through turkey at 1-inch intervals.
Stir together rice, pecans, cherries and poultry seasoning in large bowl. Stuff rice mixture between slices. If needed, skewer turkey lengthwise to hold it together.
Place turkey in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or until turkey registers 170°F on meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast, not touching stuffing.
Stir together preserves and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over turkey. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove skewer before serving.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with asparagus spears, crescent rolls and spinach salad.

This recipe appears in: Turkey