Turkey Tenderloin with Whiskey-Cherry Sauce
Simmer antioxidant-rich cherries in a quick pan sauce spiked with whiskey and cranberry juice; it's luscious on turkey tenderloin (a lean but flavorful, quick-cooking cut you might have overlooked in the poultry case). Make it a meal: Serve with egg noodles.
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 pounds turkey tenderloin, (see Tip)
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup pitted and chopped fresh or frozen cherries
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1 cup cranberry juice, divided
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1/4 cup whiskey
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Season turkey with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn it over and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the turkey is no longer pink in the middle and registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
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Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. (Be careful, the handle will still be hot.) Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add cherries, 3/4 cup cranberry juice, whiskey, thyme, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until reduced, about 4 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Slice the turkey and serve with the sauce.
Tip:
Tip: Check the label to avoid turkey tenderloin "enhanced" with a sodium solution.
Nutrition information
Calories 210, Total Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 262 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, Potassium 121 mg. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1,Lean Meat 4.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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