This is an elegant and delicious main course that is good for a special occasion. It was developed by Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine, Enotria Café and Wine Bar, Sacramento, California and published on the National Turkey Federation website. The cinnamon sticks add unexpected flavor to the turkey medallions.
Provided by Kaye Bailey
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend all marinade ingredients (paprika, apple cider, applejack, cinnamon, shallots, garlic and salt and pepper) together in a shallow glass container. Reserve 1 cup marinade to use with sauce. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade.
- Cut tenderloin, across the grain, into 12 2-ounce medallions. Flatten slightly.
- Wrap each slice of bacon around a medallion. Secure with wooden toothpick.
- Place wrapped medallions in marinade, cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours.
- Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method.
- Remove turkey medallions from marinade and discard marinade.
- Place medallions on preheated grill rack, about 4 inches from the high heat. Grill about 4 to 5 minutes, brush with marinade and turn once. Continue to grill another 4 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
- Mix butter with reserved 1 cup marinade.
- Over medium heat, cook to reduce to desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Portion two medallions on each warmed dinner plate. Ladle bourbon sauce across top of medallions.
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