Preparing a moist turkey breast can be difficult for people living a gluten free lifestyle. There are two tricks that can help. Save and freeze turkey juice after each turkey cooking so some is available to make a juicy gravy. Or use a gluten free chicken gravy or soup mix to add to the pan to keep it moist. Sometimes, turkey breasts are sold separately from the rest of the turkey. Or the breasts may be saved from the turkey for meals later on. A great dish, regardless of season, whether froze, or fresh. Mushrooms and onions add additional flavor.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: Yes, in gluten free turkey, or chicken, gravy
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Timer set for 1.5 hours later, when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Cut meat into bite sized pieces before sitting down
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Table top oven
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Table top oven
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Gravy (gluten)
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Potatoes
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Butter
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Paring knife
Pot holders
Spatula
Spoon
Pan: 2.5 quart oven safe with lid
Ingredients:
Meat:
2 turkey breasts
Vegetables:
4 corn on the cob
2 potatoes
15 ounces of sweet carrots
Other ingredients:
15 ounces of gravy (gluten free)
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Place turkey in pan.
2. Poke a few holes into the turkey meat.
3. Pour gluten free gravy on top.
4. Place pan in oven.
5. Place corn in a covered pan in the oven at the same time.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Servings: 4
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 4 to 6 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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