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French Turkey Salad

The kind of French plate you make on repeat. brown butter, a proper slow-cook, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.9 from 1,140 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook120 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
French Turkey Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Cover and cook low and slow, stirring now and then, until rich and spoonable.

Stir in the unsalted butter and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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