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Roasted Turkey Breast “Porchetta Style” with Pancetta, Apple, & Fennel on a vintage decorated dinner table

Roasted Turkey Breast “Porchetta Style” with Pancetta, Apple, & Fennel

Lynn Crawford
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Breast

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 lb boneless, skin-on turkey breasts butterflied
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oz pancetta finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 apples cut in ¼-inch dice
  • 2 shallot minced
  • 1 large fennel bulb finely diced
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp sage chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Herb Pan Sauce

  • 1 sprig fresh sage
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tbsp flour plus 1 tsp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil as needed
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • cups turkey stock
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Make the Turkey Breast:

  • Turn the oven on to 325°F
  • Grind fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a spice grinder or with a mortar & pestle until very fine. Toss spice mixture with the orange zest and 2 tsp of the salt. Rub the turkey breast with the salt mixture, then transfer it to baking dish, cover and refrigerate while you prepare the stuffing.
  • Toast the panko in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat, stirring with a rubber spatula until golden brown. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • To the same pan, over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp of olive oil with the pancetta.  Cook stirring often, until brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a plate, reserving the oil in the pan. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant then add the apples, shallots, fennel, rosemary, sage, and thyme and cook until just tender about 5 minutes.  Add to the bowl with the panko, add the pancetta and toss to combine. Add chopped parsley and season mixture well with salt and pepper.
  • Unfold the butterflied turkey breast and spread the stuffing evenly over the surface of the breast. Roll up turkey breast like a jelly roll to form a log, position seam side down and tuck skin under at each end. Loop a length of string around outside edge and tie closed. Starting at center, tie with kitchen twine at even intervals (apply some pressure with string so turkey holds a nice round shape, but don’t tie too tightly or it will bulge when cooked).

Préparation :

  • Place the skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear the turkey on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven and roast until an instant read thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest point, about 45 minutes. Remove the turkey to a cutting board, tent with foil and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • For the gravy: While the turkey is resting, prepare the gravy. Over medium-high heat, add the herbs and flour to the skillet the turkey was cooked in; whisk to form a smooth paste. (If there aren't enough pan drippings to make a paste, add a tablespoon of olive oil.) Cook the paste to a medium amber color over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes. Add the white wine and cook, whisk for 1 minute more. Add the turkey broth, salt and pepper until smooth. Bring the gravy to a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the gravy and whisk in the butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSodium: 526mg
Keyword Whole Turkey
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