Apricot Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins With Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipes

TURKEY TENDERLOINS & APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• You will need a roasting pan lined with foil and coated with nonstick spray.
• Season turkey tenderloins with salt and pepper, place in the prepared pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, garlic, mustard and soy sauce. Mix well, spoon some over turkey. Roast 35 to 40 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers at least 160 degrees.
• let turkey rest for 10 minutes before cutting it crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.

APRICOT STUFFED TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium microwave-safe bowl combine apricots and raisins. Cover with hot water. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until fruit is soft; drain well. Set aside.
• In a food processor, fitted with metal blade, with motor running, drop garlic through feed tube, processing until minced. Add onion and celery. Process until finely chopped; combine with fruit mixture. Add bread cubes. Cover bowl with vented plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 1-1/2 minutes.
• Cut a lengthwise pocket in tenderloins, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spoon half of the fruit mixture in each tenderloin pocket. Secure with toothpicks. Place in 9-inch round or square microwave-safe dish. Set aside.
• In a 4-cup measure combine cornstarch, bouillon, water, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 45 to 60 seconds. Fold in mayonnaise. Pour sauce over tenderloins. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 10 to 15 minutes rotating dish 1/4 turn every 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170-175 degrees F. in the thickest portion and turkey is not pink in center. * Recipe developed in 700-watt microwave.