Brined and Roasted Turkey Breast

Name: Brined and Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 650 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (5- to 7-pound) bone-in turkey breast; 1 gallon water, divided; 1 1/2 cups kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand: 10 1/2 ounces, Morton brand: 13 1/2 ounces); 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 3 bay leaves, crumbled; 1 tablespoon allspice berries, crushed; 1 tablespoon mixed or black peppercorns, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves; 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium lemon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium orange, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium apple, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 bunch fresh herbs of choice; Vegetable oil, melted butter, or olive oil, for brushing on the turkey; Kosher salt , to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A flavorful and moist brined turkey breast, ideal for a holiday gathering or special Sunday meal, achieved by an overnight soak.

⭐ 4.2 (87 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 150 minTotal: 650 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Prepare brine by dissolving salt and brown sugar in 4 cups lukewarm water, then stir in bay leaves, allspice, peppercorns, and rosemary.
Place turkey breast in a large cooking bag within a roasting pan or a nonreactive container. Add the prepared brine and 12 cups cold water, ensuring the turkey is fully submerged. Seal the bag or cover the container.
Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry. Discard the brine.
Position the turkey breast, skin-side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, orange, apple, and fresh herbs.
Rub the turkey skin with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone.
Roast for 20 minutes at 400 F.
Reduce heat to 325 F and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 F (about 20 minutes per pound).

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 825 kcal

Carbohydrate: 48 g

Cholesterol: 318 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 123 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 11796 mg

Sugar: 32 g

Fat: 16 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g