Turkey Tonnato Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Turkey Tonnato Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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This is James Beard’s take on the classic Italian dish, “vitello tonnato,” but he chose to use readily available turkey breast instead of the traditional

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  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Blender
  • Serving platter
  • Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • One 8 to 9 pound turkey breast, with skin on and bone in
  • 5 to 6 anchovies
  • 2 cloves garlic, slivered
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups mayonnaise, preferably homemade
  • 1 cup (two 6-ounce cans) canned dark chunk tuna, finely flaked
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

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