Duck-Fat Turkey Breasts with Green Onion Puree
Duck-Fat Turkey Breasts with Green Onion Puree is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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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 perfectionPreheat the oven to 400°F.
Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over very high heat.
Add the duck fat to the skillet.
When the fat shimmers, add the turkey breast, skin-side down, and cook until dark golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and remove the turkey from pan.
Carefully stir the butter into the pan juices.
Arrange the thyme branches in the skillet to make a bed for the turkey.
Place the turkey, seared-side-up, on the thyme and sprinkle the garlic around the sides.
Baste the turkey, and transfer the pan to the oven.
Roast, basting every 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast without touching bone registers 155°F, about 1 hour.
Baste once more and transfer the turkey to a platter.
Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
While the turkey roasts, prepare the puree.
In a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium-high, add the green onions, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the scallions to a blender, reserving the cooking liquid.
Blend on high until very smooth, about 5 minutes, adding a splash of cooking liquid if necessary to help the blender puree the scallions.
Add the cream cheese and blend for 2 minutes more.
Season with salt to taste.
Slice the turkey breast across the grain and serve with the green-onion puree.
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.