We love the sweet-sour taste of classic veal scaloppini, but we have started using turkey cutlets in our peppery version. Turkey has such a rich taste, plus it’s leaner and less expensive than veal. This recipe is simple enough for everyday dinners, but it tastes special enough that you can eat it by candlelight, especially when it’s served with our almond rice pilaf.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　5 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 medium onion, chopped

　　Four 6-ounce turkey cutlets

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　1/2 cup chicken broth

　　3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

　　

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Push the onion to the side of the pan and add 1 more tablespoon of the butter.

　　

Step 2

Season the turkey with the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper and add to the pan. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook the turkey until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer the turkey to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

　　

Step 3

Add the chicken broth, vinegar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the pan with the onion. Turn the heat up to high and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Return the turkey, along with any accumulated juices, to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 1 minute.

　　

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Step 4

If you can adjust your pepper mill, the more coarsely ground the pepper, the better for this sauce.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 208.1 calories

　　178.8 calories from fat

　　19.9g total fat

　　10.2g saturated fat

　　51.1mg cholesterol

　　629.7mg sodium

　　0.6g total carbs

　　0.1g dietary fiber

　　0.0g sugars

　　6.8g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by [TasteBook

　　using the USDA Nutrition Database]( )

　　[The Deen Bros. Take It Easy](http://astore.amazon.com/epistore-20/detail/0345513266) by Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2009 Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Jamie and Bobby Deen grew up in Georgia—first in Albany and then in Savannah—and, like many Southerners, they have always considered cooking and food a big part of their lives. When their mother, Paula Deen, started a sandwich delivery business in 1989, the boys took charge of deliveries. As the business grew into The Lady restaurant, they continued to help. Then, in 1996, the trio opened The Lady & Sons Restaurant to resounding success. They haven't looked back since. They regularly appear on ABC's Good Morning America and had their own Food Network show, Road Tasted.Melissa Clark has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, and Real Simple and has collaborated on twenty-one books.