Published 11/12/2023 As much as we love cooking a whole turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, it can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned chefs. That’s where this turkey roulade recipe shines, as it is much easier and quicker to prepare while still delivering all the delicious flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving feast. We wanted to create a recipe for Thanksgiving that could be served to a smaller group and that is easy to prepare! To prepare, simply brine your turkey overnight. The next day, create a simple pork sausage stuffing to fill the turkey with before rolling and wrapping it up. Place it in the oven to bake, basting it periodically, and viola! You’ve got yourself a delicious roasted turkey roulade.
What You Need Turkey Breast Roulade
The cut of meat that is used for this turkey roulade is a boneless, split turkey breast. Around Thanksgiving, you can usually find a turkey breast at any grocery store. When it is not the holiday season, you can usually find a frozen turkey breast or you may have to special order one from the butcher. Other than the turkey, we make a small batch of stuffing that is rolled into the turkey as well as cranberry sauce. You can use store-bought cranberry sauce or make our homemade cranberry sauce instead! Do not skip the turkey seasoning! The seasoning is what gives this recipe its amazing flavor.
Tools You Need for Turkey Roulade
Kitchen twine: this is to ensure that the butterflied turkey breast doesn’t unroll while cooking. Baster: you will need a baster to periodically baste the turkey as it roasts, ensuring it stays moist.
Variations and Substitutions
Cubed stuffing: Dried bread chunks make a great substitute for cubed stuffing. Chicken broth: If you don’t have chicken broth, vegetable broth or beef broth will work just fine. Just note that the flavor will vary. Cranberry sauce: You can use a store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce. Up to you!
Storage + Freezer Directions
Store any leftover turkey roulade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Thanksgiving Turkey To freeze, slice the roulade into equal serving-sized pieces and layer them between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap in a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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