Turkey Red Flannel Hash with Bacon
Edward Bottone is a food and lifestyle journalist, a former chef and restaurateur, TV and radio presenter, and culinary educator.
This recipe is featured in If it's Thanksgiving – it's turkey
This delicious Turkey Red Flannel Hash with Bacon is a flavorful combination of red potatoes, beets, and leftover turkey. Topped with fried eggs, it’s a memorable meal. The vibrant seasoning of thyme and smoked paprika takes this to the next level.
A “hash” is a dish made by chopping up and cooking a mix of ingredients, typically leftovers, into a cohesive and flavorful meal. The name comes from the French word hacher, meaning “to chop,” which reflects the process of cutting ingredients into small, uniform pieces.
- Servings Serves 4
Ingredients
For the hash:
- 227g (8 oz) bacon, cut crosswise into 1.3 cm (1/2-inch) pieces
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
- 680 grams (1 1/2 pounds) small red potatoes, skin on, medium dice, boiled until just tender
- 3 large red beets, scrubbed, cooked*, peeled, cut into medium dice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
- 710 ml (3 cups) leftover turkey, shredded
- 2 tablespoons or so parsley, chopped
- Hot sauce, to taste
For serving:
- Toasted multi-grain bread slices
- Poached or sunny-side-up eggs
*Roasted or microwaved, as time allows. Or use canned beets in water.
Preparation
- For the hash: In a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan large enough to hold all of the ingredients, cook bacon until crisp, and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; reserve the rest. Add onion and bell pepper to pan and cook, stirring until onions begin to color. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute or so. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add some of the reserved bacon fat to the pan and heat over medium. Add potatoes and beets to the skillet, season with salt, and let brown, stirring once or twice. Mix in onions and peppers, season with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and white pepper. Press into a flattened, even layer, and continue to brown. (If serving with eggs, now is the time to start cooking them.)
3. Flip the hash with a spatula, add turkey, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the hash is browned, crusty, and heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon and parsley. Season to taste with hot sauce. Serve immediately with toasted bread and eggs.
Edward Bottone
Edward Bottone is a food and lifestyle journalist based in Philadelphia, whose works have appeared in Philadelphia Magazine, The Bermudian, London Times Express, Islands Magazine, and the online magazine Table Matters where he was also Editor. He has also published academic papers on Tourism and Taste.
He is a former chef and restaurateur with establishments in Philadelphia and Bermuda, a TV and Radio presenter, and Assistant Professor teaching a range of courses, including Gastronomy and Culture, at Drexel University and Delaware Valley University. Reach him at curiouscook77@gmail.com
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