Agave-Glazed Turkey Breast with Sherry Gravy
Agave-Glazed Turkey Breast with Sherry Gravy is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pat turkey breast dry and rub all over with 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPat turkey breast dry and rub all over with 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
If you have the time, chill the breast in a baking dish, covered, overnight (see Cooks' Notes).
Let turkey stand at room temperature 1 hour.
Heat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third.
Position turkey on rack in pan and roast 30 minutes.
Reduce oven to 400°F and scatter onion slices in bottom of roasting pan.
Add 1 cup water and continue to roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast, close to but not touching bone, registers 160°F, 30 to 40 minutes.
While turkey is roasting, stir together agave nectar and vinegar in a small nonreactive saucepan and boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 3 tablespoons.
Remove from heat, but keep warm.
Brush glaze on turkey and roast until thermometer registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer turkey breast to a platter and let stand 15 minutes.
While turkey is standing, remove the rack, scraping off any yummy bits into the pan.
Straddle pan over 2 burners and add sherry, then deglaze pan by boiling sherry, stirring and scraping up browned bits, for 1 minute.
Strain liquid through a sieve into a heavy medium saucepan.
Add stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and keep at a simmer.
Meanwhile, whisk 1/2 cup water slowly into flour in a small bowl until flour slurry is smooth, then whisk in 1 tablespoon vinegar.
Add flour slurry to simmering stock, whisking, and bring gravy to a boil, whisking.
Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
Season gravy with salt and pepper and additional vinegar, if desired.
Slice turkey breast and serve with gravy.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
