Anniversary Gift

Our anniversary came and past on May 24th.  We decided not to go all out purchasing gifts - instead, we settled on obtaining a new fancy grill.  After a bit of researching on my part, we decided on the Weber Genesis E-310.  So far we are really enjoying it, well as much as one can enjoy a grill after only using it one time.  Our inaugural grilled meal is below.

Charboiled Turkey with Cheesy Pockets

from Bookshelf Barbecue

Ingredients:

4 turkey breast pieces (I used chicken breasts)
4 portions of full-fat cheese, 1/2 oz each (I used Allouette's Spreadable Creme di Brie)
dried sage
10 - 15 bacon strips
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1.  Cut a pocket into the side of each turkey breast.  Open out each breast a little and season inside with salt and pepper.
2.  Place a portion of cheese into each pocket, spreading it a little with a knife.  Sprinkle a little sage in the pocket.
3.  Stretch the bacon out with the back of a knife.  Wrap the bacon around each turkey breast so that the pocket opening is completely covered.  Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place.
4.  Mix together the oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
5.  Broil the turkey over medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side (since the breasts were on the smaller side, we left them on for about 5 - 6 minutes a side), basting with the oil and lemon mixture frequently.
6.  Transfer the turkey to warm serving plates.  Serve with toasted garlic bread and salad.

The Finished Product:

Super yummy.  The chicken was still juicy on the inside but the bacon was nice and crunchy.  The oozy cheese was a lot of fun.  Word to the wise - don't forget to pull out those toothpicks!  Chomping down on charred wood is not so much fun.