CIDER MARINATED TURKEY BREAST

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I came up with this marinade from several different recipes. The brine gives the turkey a great flavor and it always comes out moist and yummy. You could also use a whole turkey as well. Whenever I make it I always get requests for the recipe. It even passed the "Mom test"; she says it's better than hers.

Provided by Kady3782

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 turkey breast, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
8 whole cloves
6 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 quarts cold water
1 medium orange, quartered
5 lbs turkey breast
cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, or 2 gallon freezer bag, combine the apple juice through the water.
  • Squeeze the juice from the orange quarters and add to the brine.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add the turkey, making sure it is completely submerged in the brine.
  • Refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
  • Drain and discard marinade.
  • Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Spray the breast with cooking spray to promote browning.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

luka paraskebashvili
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


Dawn Forrester
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Zin Htet Paing
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This recipe is a keeper!


Njabulo Richman
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I've never made a turkey breast before, but this recipe made it easy.


Sumit Gyawali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cider.


Sunil Xeetri
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I love the way the cider marinade infuses the turkey breast with flavor.


Mohammad Shabib
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This is a great recipe for a festive holiday meal.


Hush Kid
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Allison Provancial
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the end result is a delicious turkey breast.


Dimani Fisher
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The turkey breast was moist and flavorful, but I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the marinade next time.


Kevin McCormick
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I found that the turkey breast was a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly.


Tiffany Yanni
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Ismail Dawlatzai
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful turkey breast. The cider marinade is a nice change from the traditional dry brine.


Todi Todi
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The cider marinade gives the turkey breast a wonderful tangy flavor that is complemented perfectly by the sweet apples.


Llama Llama
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious turkey breast that is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Isreal Anastacio, Bam Bustamente Bam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey breast is always moist and juicy, and the cider marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


John Sibiya
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The cider marinade really makes the turkey breast stand out.


Demetrio Moreno
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I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it! It was a great alternative to the traditional roasted turkey.


Emmanuel Ameh
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This cider-marinated turkey breast was absolutely delicious! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the cider marinade gave it a wonderful tangy flavor.


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