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Brined Turkey Breast

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
SERVINGS 12
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 2714 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • Large brining bag or extra-large freezer bags optional
  • 3 quarts water
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 oranges quartered
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 3 thyme coarsely chopped
  • 2 rosemary coarsely chopped
  • 4 lb turkey breast boneless, washed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Line large saucepot (or roasting pan or bowl) with two bags if desired.
  • Combine water, honey, and kosher salt in saucepot; mix until salt is dissolved.
  • Add orange, lemon, thyme, rosemary, and turkey breast. Seal bags. Refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Remove turkey breast from water; discard brining liquid. Dry turkey breast carefully with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Set oven rack to lowest position. Place baking stone on rack if desired. Preheat oven to 500°F. (Allow oven to preheat for at least 45 minutes before adding turkey.)
  • Combine oil and garlic in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  • Set turkey breast on a rack in large roasting pan. Brush with oil mixture. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  • Place roasting pan (with turkey breast) on baking stone.
  • Immediately close oven and reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, or until golden brown and deepest part of breast registers 150°F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Remove turkey breast from oven; let rest at least 30 minutes before carving. Remove skin before serving.

Notes

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A great protein as part of lunch or dinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 2714kcalCarbohydrates: 171gProtein: 395gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 980mgSodium: 118228mgPotassium: 4913mgFiber: 8gSugar: 155gVitamin A: 859IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 534mgIron: 13mg
Keyword American, brined turkey, dinner, lunch, main course, main dish, Turkey
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