Recipe: Braised Turkey Thighs with Horseradish Cranberry Sauce

BRAISED TURKEY THIGHS
WITH HORSERADISH CRANBERRY SAUCE

1 stick cinnamon
8 whole cloves
2 allspice berries
8 peppercorns
1 tsp. thyme
3 turkey thighs (14-16 oz. each), boned, rolled and tied
seasoned flour, as needed
1 bay leaf
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) margarine
1 cup whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup prepared horseradish
1 cup chicken stock
salt and ground white pepper to taste
hot cooked noodles or spaetzles (for serving)

Tie cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaf in cheesecloth bag.

Dredge turkey thighs in seasoned flour and brown well in large pan in melted margarine.

Add cheesecloth bag and remaining ingredients.

Cover and cook in 350 degrees F oven about 1 1/4 hours or until tender. Remove cheesecloth bag.

Slice thin and serve over noodles or spaetzles with resulting horseradish-cranberry sauce and accompany with boiled carrots in dill-flavored butter.

Servings: 6
Source: The Association for Dressing and Sauces