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Thanksgiving Recipe: Tuscan-Style Turkey Porchetta

By Executive Chef Kathryn Kelly

This recipe is one that was inspired from the many meals I’ve enjoyed in the heart of Tuscany. I love this recipe for Thanksgiving or a special harvest dish during autumn. When I serve this on a bed of polenta with a glass of Chianti, I transport myself back to a little farmhouse in Chiusa where I first experimented with this dish.

I prefer to leave the skin on the turkey breast, as it enhances the flavor immensely, but you can certainly prepare it without the skin if you wish. You may want to add a touch of butter or pecorino cheese to the prepared polenta for additional flavor. Originally a chicken recipe that I adapted for Thanksgiving, you can certainly choose to prepare it with chicken breasts – either way, I can promise you the evidence of your efforts won’t last very long. My guests always rave about this dish! 

 Serves 4

Ingredients

Stuffing ½ cup grated celeriac ½ cup grated parsnip ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, softened in hot water 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon truffle oil

Turkey 4 boneless, skinless turkey breasts 8 slices prosciutto

Sage Butter 3 tablespoons butter 8 sage leaves

Directions

Mix the Stuffing In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.


Prepare the Turkey
Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Place each turkey breast, one at a time, in a large zip-lock bag and gently pound to a thickness of ½ inch.

On a work surface lined with parchment paper, lay out the prosciutto in 4 stacks of 2 pieces each. Place a turkey breast on top of each prosciutto stack, making sure the ends of the breasts are within the ends of the prosciutto. Place one-fourth of the stuffing on each breast. Roll the turkey and prosciutto tightly around the stuffing. Place the rolled turkey, seam side down, in a baking pan. Bake until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 162°F/72°C.

Infuse the Butter In a small sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sage and infuse the butter for about 5 minutes. Remove the sage and reserve for garnish.

To Serve Drizzle with sage butter and garnish with sage leaves. Try pairing this turkey with creamy polenta with cranberries, and enjoy our thanksgiving recipe!