Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Main Course featuring turkey with glazed preparation and sweet, savory flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes is Angel’s Envy Rye. The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey breast
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Roast turkey breast at 375°F with butter, salt, and pepper until cooked through.
  2. During the final 20 minutes, brush with bourbon and pan juices.
  3. Simmer cranberries with sugar, orange juice, and a splash of bourbon until thickened into a compote.
  4. Roast or mash sweet potatoes and glaze lightly with maple syrup.
  5. Slice turkey and serve with cranberry-bourbon compote and sweet potatoes.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
52%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
acceptable
52%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
acceptable
52%

Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
acceptable
51%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
acceptable
50%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Bourbon Compote and Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

The bourbon's sweetness and oak complement the turkey and compote profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove