Pomegranate Marinated Turkey

October 2, 2020
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Created by Harmons
1 hour 45 minutes
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 turkey legs or 3 breast halves, skinned
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Warmed wild rice pilaf
DIRECTIONS:

In a shallow casserole dish, combine honey, shallot, lemon juice and zest, pomegranate molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and garlic. Add turkey, coat liberally, cover in plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally, 1 hour up to 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Remove turkey from dish, discarding marinade, and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°, about 30 minutes. Serve with wild rice pilaf.