Grilled Turkey Slices, Spicy Maple Syrup Marinade [or broiler]
Comments: Preparation time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 8 minutes
Turkey slices or medallions can also be grilled under preheated oven broiler for approximately 8 minutes basting with marinade and turning pieces after 4 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part indicates 170°F [77°C].
Servings:
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 or 8 [1-inch / 2,5-cm thick] male turkey slices
    or
    2 male turkey breast halves, cut into medallions
Spicy Maple Syrup Marinade
  • 1/2 onion, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] pure maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons [90 mL] maple vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] coriander seeds
  • 2 star anise fruits
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] hot pepper paste or Tabasco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] coarse salt
  • Into a casserole, mix together all spicy maple syrup marinade ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil and leave marinade to evaporate to 1/3rd.
  • Remove from heat, pour into a bowl and leave marinade to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix in turkey slices or medallions; leave to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
  • Grill turkey slices or medallions onto hot barbecue rack for approximately 8 minutes basting with marinade and turning pieces after 4 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part indicates 170°F [77°C].