Whole Turkey Breast with Zesty Cranberry Relish

7
Points®
Total Time
3 hr 23 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
3 hr 15 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Moderate
A quarter teaspoon of crushed red pepper may not seem like a lot but it does add quite a zing to the relish.

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 Tbsp, extra-virgin

Garlic

4 clove(s), minced

Fresh oregano

1 Tbsp, chopped

Table salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

½ tsp, freshly ground

Uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast

7 pound(s), or with ribs

Sugar

1¼ cup(s)

Unsweetened orange juice

1 Tbsp

Water

1 cup(s)

Vidalia onion

½ cup(s), sliced, chopped

Crushed red pepper flakes

¼ tsp

Fresh cranberries

16 oz, fresh or frozen

Lime zest

2 tsp, grated

Instructions

  1. Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare the grill for indirect cooking and maintain a medium fire.
  2. Combine the oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and ground pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Loosen the skin around the turkey breast by running your fingers between the skin and the meat, starting at the tips of the breast halves. Once the skin is loosened, divide the spice mixture between the two halves and spread it liberally onto the meat, patting the skin back into place.
  3. Place the turkey breast, breast-side up, on the indirect heat section of the grill rack (away from the heat source), cover the grill, and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the breast registers 170°F, 2 1⁄2 – 3 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, orange juice, water, onion, and crushed red pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and the cranberries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest. Let the mixture cool about 30 minutes, then chill until ready to serve.
  5. Transfer the turkey breast to a carving board and let stand about 10 minutes before carving. Remove the skin before eating. Serve with the relish. Yields 2 slices turkey with 1⁄3 cup relish per serving.

Notes

For a less spicy taste, reduce the amount used to 1⁄8 teaspoon. You can make the relish ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.