Tropical Turkey with Apricot Glaze Recipe | Easy Holiday Main Course

Saucy Tropical Turkey

Cook Time 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 hours
Prep Time 15 minutes

YIELD Makes 6 servings

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INGREDIENTS

3 to 4 turkey thighs, skin removed (about 2-1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, halved and sliced 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1 red bell pepper, cubed 2/3 cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Hot cooked rice

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Heat oil in large skillet; brown turkey on all sides. Place turkey, onion, pineapple and bell pepper in slow cooker.
2. Combine preserves, soy sauce, lemon peel and ginger in small bowl; mix well. Spoon over turkey. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.
3. Remove turkey from slow cooker; keep warm. Blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasonings. Return turkey to slow cooker; cook until hot. Serve with rice.

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