Perky Turkey

Perky Turkey
  • Author: Nigel Slater

This recipe transforms leftover roast turkey into a flavorful and juicy dish that perfectly combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The tender turkey meat is coated in a delicious glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and a hint of chili for a touch of heat. Served atop a refreshing salad of juicy oranges, grapefruit, and crisp watercress, this dish is a delightful way to enjoy a delicious meal using Thanksgiving leftovers.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4-6 good handfuls leftover roast turkey
  • 3 garlic
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • a tablespoon chilli sauce
  • a tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • a tablespoon grain mustard
  • black pepper
  • groundnut oil
  • 2 oranges
  • a grapefruit
  • 4 handfuls watercress

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Strip the cooked meat from the turkey, keeping the pieces as large as you can. They will stay juicier that way.
  • Peel the garlic and add to a pestle and mortar along with a generous pinch of salt. Grind to a paste and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, mustard and a drizzle of groundnut oil. Season with a little black pepper, then add the turkey meat. Toss gently then tip everything into a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meat is glistening.
  • Meanwhile make the salad. Peel the oranges and grapefruit with a sharp knife, then slice thinly. Toss with the watercress.
  • To serve, pile the hot turkey onto the salad and serve.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4