Turkey Breast In Mole
This rich and flavorful turkey mole recipe combines a blend of aromatic spices, bittersweet chocolate, and other savory ingredients to create a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special family dinner. The tender turkey breast halves are slow-cooked in a fragrant mole sauce until they are juicy and infused with all the wonderful flavors. Enjoy this delectable dish with its warm and hearty appeal that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 bone-in turkey breast halves, about 4 lb. total, skin removed
Instructions
- <b>Start the sauce</b>
- In a large fry pan over high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and almonds and saut&#233; until just golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and cinnamon and saut&#233; until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add the tomatoes, chocolate, oregano, salt, pepper and 1 cup of the broth and stir until the chocolate has melted, about 1 minute.
- <b>Cook the sauce and turkey</b>
- In a food processor or blender, process the mole mixture, in batches if necessary, to a smooth puree. Return the puree to the fry pan and set over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Place the turkey breast halves in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours according to the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions.
- <b>Finish the dish</b>
- Transfer the breast halves to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut one turkey breast into slices and arrange on a platter. Spoon the mole over the top and serve immediately. Let the other turkey breast half cool, then store for later use (see note above). Serves 4; makes about 12 cups turkey mole total.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Slow Cooker,</i> by Norman Kolpas (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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