Quick Sliced Turkey with Pineapple

This simple turkey ragout combines savory poultry, cream, leeks, and pineapple for a quick family meal. Soy sauce adds depth to the creamy sauce and balances the pineapple’s sweetness.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g turkey cutlets or turkey breast fillet, cut into strips
• 250 g cream
• 150 ml poultry or vegetable broth
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 150 g leek, cleaned and thinly sliced on an angle
• 140 g canned pineapple pieces, drained, with 1 tablespoon juice reserved
• 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as rapeseed or sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
• 1–2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the turkey into thin strips and season lightly with salt.
2. Prepare the onion and leek.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat. Sear the turkey for 1–2 minutes, season with black pepper, then remove it from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Briefly fry the onion and leek, sprinkle with brown sugar, and cook for about 2 minutes, until translucent.
5. Deglaze the pan with the broth and the reserved tablespoon of pineapple juice. Bring briefly to a boil.
6. Add the cream, crème fraîche, drained pineapple, and seared turkey. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Thicken the sauce if desired, then serve.

Recipe Notes

Pineapple pairs well with savory poultry and gives this creamy turkey dish a lightly sweet contrast. Soy sauce acts as an all-purpose seasoning here, contributing saltiness and savory depth without turning the dish into a sweet-and-sour preparation.