Gastronomous

Make a whole turkey for a large family ( or if you are a turkey-leftover junky. Try a turkey breast if your loved ones only like white meat, or  a boneless turkey breast for a small gathering , or if more than one meat is served . The best part: Carving  is a breeze!

Ingredients: for 6 servings

1 boneless breast of turkey, defrosted
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 balsamic vinegar
3 Tbls honey
1/4 stick of butter, molten ( use 4TBSP olive oil if you need milk free)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the butter with the other ingredients till well blended. Place turkey on baking tray and spoon on the mixture till its about 1/8 and 1/4 on an inch thick. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and continue to cook for approximately 1 and 1/2 hour, basting frequently. The turkey will be done when a thermometer inserted in the middle reads 170 degrees. Remove from oven and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the pan gravy with the drippings Carefully remove the netting and slice. Enjoy with trimmings such as Cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing.

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