FOOLPROOF TURKEY BREAST RECIPE

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Number Of Ingredients 26

For Brine:
Total: 8 hr
Prep: 1 hr
Inactive: 4 hr 45 min
Cook: 2 hr 15 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Nutrition Info
Ingredients
1 (14 to 16-pound) fresh turkey
Brine, recipe follows
1 tablespoon dry rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 quarts water
8 cups ice cubes
1 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
7 fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoons black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Directions WATCH Watch how to make this recipe. Remove the legs and wings from the turkey, or have your butcher do it. Reserve for stock. Put turkey breast into a large pot or doubled up clean plastic bag. When brine mixture is completely cooled, pour over turkey and place in refrigerator for 12 hours. Rinse under clear cool water for 5 minutes, drain well and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine dried spices and lemon zest. Rub turkey with canola oil, lightly sprinkle rub on turkey, any extra rub can be placeed in cavity. Cover loosely, refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator and let rest on counter for 15 minutes Preheat oven to 425 degrees F while turkey is resting. In a large, deep baking pan, fitted with a rack, place turkey breast side down and roast for 35 minutes. Carefully turn turkey over and reduce heat to 375 degrees F. Continue to roast turkey for 1 hour 45 minutes or until temperature at the deepest part of the breast reads 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Make sure to check bird every 15 minutes after first hour has passed. Take out of oven, loosely tent with foil, let rest in pan for 10 minutes. Carve and serve immediately. For Brine: In a large stock pot, combine 3 quarts water, 1 cup kosher salt, brown sugar, molasses, sage leaves and peppercorns. Heat until salt dissolves, remove from heat. Add in 3 quarts cool water and 8 cups ice.

arianator luv
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This turkey breast recipe is a family favorite. It's always a hit at Thanksgiving dinner.


MD Jahangir Alom
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the turkey breast always turns out perfect.


Yumi Marin
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great turkey breast recipe.


Shahadat Imran
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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 gravy is perfect.


Otti Manman
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5 stars! This turkey breast recipe is a winner.


Trevories Hart
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the turkey breast turned out perfectly.


minuara begum
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I'm so glad I did! The turkey breast was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious.


Feroz Khokhar
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey breast was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious.


Olsi Sakaj
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I've tried many turkey breast recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to follow and the results are always amazing.


Ahtisham Hashmi
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This turkey breast recipe is a game-changer! It turned out so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. My family loved it.