Polpettone di tacchino (turkey roll)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsWhole turkey breast
2Garlic cloves, minced
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
¾poundsGround dark turkey meat
cupSeasoned bread crumbs
1Egg, lightly beaten
Chicken broth
2tablespoonsPistachio nuts
2Sage leaves
1teaspoonRosemary leaves
6tablespoonsOlive oil
½cupDry white wine

Directions

Slice turkey breast and open it like a book. Flatten with blade of large knife or with meat mallet until it forms a large sheet.

Sprinkle with garlic, parsley and salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Place ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, 2 tablespoons chicken broth and pistachios in a bowl. Add a half teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper and mix.

Spread mixture over open turkey breast, then roll up the short way, as you would for a jelly roll. Tie with string.

Place sage, rosemary and olive oil in a skillet. Brown turkey roll on all sides. Add the wine and raise the heat to let alcohol evaporate.

Add a half cup of broth and simmer, tightly covered, for about two hours, turning only once. Add more broth if necessary.

Remove string before slicing. Serve with grapan juices strained over the slices.