Ingredients

  • MEATLOAF
  • Vegetable oil (for the pan)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • GRAVY
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 pound dried Turkish figs, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (or ground cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • 1. Set the oven at 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil. When it is hot, cook the onion and salt over low heat, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until the onion softens. Let the mixture cool.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine the onion, turkey, scallions, hot sauce, tomato paste, egg, bread crumbs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fenugreek, cranberries, and basil. Mix well.
  • 4. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Set it on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the meatloaf for 55 minutes or until it reaches 165 degrees on a meat
  • GRAVY
  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil. When it is hot, add the onion and cover the pan. Cook for 8 minutes or until the onion softens.
  • 2. Remove the lid. Add the cider or juice, stock, bay leaf, figs, five spice powder or cloves, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until the figs are very soft and the mixture has reduced by half.
  • 3. Slice the meatloaf thickly and serve with the fig gravy.