Anonymous Fri Oct 07 12:06:29 2005

1 leek, green only, 4 in. long

1 large savoy cabbage leaf

boiling salted water as needed

2 oz. butternut squash puree

1 Brined Turkey Thigh

Blanch leek and cabbage leaf in boiling salted water; remove from water. Let cool; pat dry. Split leek lengthwise; pipe butternut squash puree down center. Roll up leek; place in center of brined thigh. Roll up thigh; place on cabbage leaf. Roll up cabbage leaf; wrap in butcher's netting. Poach at 180 degrees F for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Remove ballotine; let cool. Refrigerate until chilled.