Ingredients

  • 1 3 1/2-pound boned, rolled and tied turkey breast
  • 3 anchovies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large garlic clove, slivered
  • 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 fresh parsley sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 6 1/2-ounce can white meat tuna packed in water, well drained
  • 5 anchovies
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 8-ounce jar mayonnaise (1 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
  • Chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • Drained capers
  • 2 lemons, halved lengthwise, sliced

Method

  • Make slits in turkey with tip of small sharp knife; put 1 anchovy piece and 1 garlic sliver into each slit.
  • Place turkey in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Add water to cover.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until meat thermometer inserted in center of turkey registers 140F, about 1 hour.
  • Turn off heat and let turkey cool in cooking liquid.
  • Puree tuna, anchovies, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons capers in processor until very smooth, scraping down sides of work bowl occasionally.
  • With machine running, gradually mix in oil and blend until creamy.
  • Add mayonnaise and just blend using on/off turns (do not overmix).
  • Remove turkey from broth (reserve broth for another use).
  • Cut off string and pull off turkey skin.
  • Slice turkey into thin rounds.
  • Coat platter with some of sauce.
  • Top with single layer of turkey slices.
  • Spread turkey with more sauce.
  • Sprinkle generously with parsley and capers.
  • Continue layering turkey, sauce, parsley and capers until all of turkey is used.
  • Surround with lemon slices.
  • Cover with plastic; chill turkey and any remaining sauce separately for at least 8 hours.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
  • Let turkey stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Serve, passing any remaining sauce separately.