HONEY-BRINED TURKEY BREAST
Here's a traditional turkey breast with a sweet and spicy zest. This moist and savory recipe also makes great leftovers. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For brine, place first four ingredients and 4 cups cider in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Add rosemary; remove from heat. Stir in remaining cider; cool to room temperature., Place one roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; add brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a baking pan. Refrigerate 6-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a roasting pan with foil. Drain turkey, discarding brine. Place on a rack in prepared pan; pat dry., Roast turkey 30 minutes. Brush with oil; roast until a thermometer reads 170°, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey brine and glaze make the turkey so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bunny Maddy
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the turkey turns out perfectly every time. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abisaloon Shakir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and delicious. I love the honey glaze.
Scoobella Nieto
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I brined it for 24 hours and it was so moist and flavorful. The honey glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Iqbal Samimi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I've never brined a turkey before, but I'm so glad I did! The turkey was delicious. The brine made the meat so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Lorddon Productions
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was incredibly moist and flavorful. The honey brine really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruchal Migma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. My family loved it!
Fatjon Xhemollari
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success! I brined it for 24 hours and it was so moist and tender. The honey glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Titelo Ramalepe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey brine and glaze make the turkey so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nastasia Kellerman
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the turkey turns out perfectly every time. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Helena Gado
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and delicious. I love the honey glaze.
Mas Mcute
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I brined it for 24 hours and it was so moist and flavorful. The honey glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Adolphus Blanton
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I've never brined a turkey before, but I'm so glad I did! The turkey was delicious. The brine made the meat so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
KaS kas GaMing
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was incredibly moist and flavorful. The honey brine really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Zaid Abbasi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. My family loved it!
Felix Bello
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The honey brine gives the turkey a delicious golden-brown color and the meat is so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Yamwr Yara
[email protected]This honey-brined turkey breast was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again.