Orange Cranberry Turkey

Name: Orange Cranberry Turkey
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) can whole cranberry sauce; 1 small onion, chopped; 3/4 c. orange juice; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 turkey breast (4 to 6 lb.), thawed

Cook: 105 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Tender turkey breast simmered in a flavorful orange cranberry sauce, offering a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spiced flavors—ideal for family dinners and special occasions.

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Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) can whole cranberry sauce ⓘ
1 small onion, chopped ⓘ
3/4 c. orange juice ⓘ
1/2 tsp. cinnamon ⓘ
1/2 tsp. salt ⓘ
1 turkey breast (4 to 6 lb.), thawed ⓘ

Instructions

In a large kettle or covered pan, bring the cranberry sauce, chopped onion, orange juice, cinnamon, and salt to a boil.
Reduce heat and add the turkey breast.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until turkey is fork-tender.
Remove the turkey and let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
Cook the remaining liquid down or thicken with flour to make a sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

295 kcal 15% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV

Total Fat 13.9g 18% DV

Carbs 33.5g 12% DV

Fiber 1.2g 4% DV

Sugar 17.8g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9878.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 176.3mg 4% DV

Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg

Vitamin C 8.3mg 9% DV

Calcium 71mg 5% DV

Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).