Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2-4 as a main course dish and 4-6 as a side.
Ingredients
3 large garlic cloves, sliced
2 medium onions, cut in half and then in quarters
2 turkey thighs (2 pounds)
8 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 orange with the skin and pith cut off
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
2. Place onions and garlic in a 10-inch cast iron pan. Rinse turkey thighs and place on top of onions and garlic.
Step 3
3. In a blender, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange, water, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, peppercorns, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Pour over turkey, onions, and garlic.
Step 4
4. Bake for 1 hour, turn the turkey once, and then back clearing the sauce from the top of the thigh. Brush thighs with olive oil and bake another 30-40 minutes. (Baking with the sauce on for the first hour helps lock in moisture. Brushing with olive oil makes crisps the turkey and makes it more visually appealing.)
Step 5
5. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
