Yield: 12 Establishment: Catering Operation, Club Operation, Restaurant   Ethnicity: American   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Medallions, Turkey Bacon

Ingredients

Marinade

1/4 Cup paprika

1 Quart apple cider

2 Cups apple jack bourbon

4 Sticks cinnamon

1/3 Cup shallots, finely chopped

1/3 Cup garlic, minced

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

24 2-Ounce TURKEY MEDALLIONS

24 Slices TURKEY BACON

2 Cups unsalted butter, melted

Marinade

Blend all marinade ingredients together in a shallow glass container. Reserve 2 cups marinade to use as sauce. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade.

Turkey Medallions

Wrap each slice of bacon around a medallion. Secure with wooden toothpick. Place wrapped medallions in marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 4 hours. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method. Remove turkey medallions from marinade and discard marinade. Place medallions on grill rack, about 4 inches from the heat. Grill about 4 to 5 minutes, brush with marinade and turn once. Continue to grill another 4 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Bourbon Sauce

Mix butter with reserved 2 cups marinade. Over medium heat, cook to reduce to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Service

Portion two medallions on each warmed dinner plate. Ladle bourbon sauce across top of medallions.

Recipe Source: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine, Enotria Café and Wine Bar, Sacramento, California Chef: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine Restaurant: Enotria Cafe and Wine Bar Location: Sacramento, CA