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Meat Pairing Guide: Turkey

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Turkey Bacon Sweet Stack
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES, SERVES 1
Crisp bacon and apple onion jam are paired with smoked turkey in this sandwich. The bacon complements the turkey's natural saltiness and offers a pleasing textural contrast. The apple and onion jam introduce sweet and sour notes to the palate, which help to illuminate the meat's naturally smoky flavor.


Ingredients

2 strips HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE™ Original or Lower Sodium    Bacon

3 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

4 tablespoons store-bought onion jam or Apple and Caramelized Onion    Jam*

4 slices HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE™ Smoked Deli Turkey

2 leaves lettuce

Directions

Cook bacon according to package directions. Spread each toast slice with jam. Place two slices of turkey on one piece of toast. Slice a strip of bacon in half and lay two pieces on top of turkey. Place two tomato slices and a lettuce leaf on top of bacon. Top with second slice of toast. Repeat layering.

* TRY MAKING IT FROM SCRATCH!

Apple Caramelized Onion Jam

Ingredients

2 tablespoons CARAPELLI® Olive Oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

1½ cups apple cider, divided

¼ cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

1 cup apple, diced

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Add onion and sauté 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute. Stir in ¾ cup cider, vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add apple, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper and remaining cider. Cook 10 minutes or until apples are soft and mixture is a jam-like consistency, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cool completely before using. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.