Turkey en escabeche

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Turkey breast half on bone; skinned (1
; 3/4-pound)
1cupChicken stock or canned low-salt broth
1largeRed onion; halved, thinly
; sliced
cupPlus 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2tablespoonsOlive oil
6Whole black peppercorns
4Whole allspice berries
2Bay leaves
1Fresh rosemary sprig or 1/4 teaspoon; crumbled
; dried
1Fresh thyme sprig; or 1/4 teaspoon
; dried, crumbled
½teaspoonSalt
1Red bell pepper; halved, thinly
; sliced

Directions

Place turkey in deep skillet. Add stock, half of onion, ⅓ cup vinegar, oil, peppercorns, allspice, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and ½ teaspoon salt; bring to simmer. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Turn turkey, cover and continue simmering until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer turkey, onion and herbs to large bowl. Add bell pepper and remaining onion. Pour hot cooking liquid over. Cover and chill overnight.

Remove turkey from liquid (if liquid has gelled, place over very low heat just until liquefied, but do not warm). Cut turkey from bones. Thinly slice meat. Arrange on platter. Add remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar to cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon vegetables and liquid over turkey.

Serves 8.

Bon Appetit May 1992

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