Honey Brined Turkey Breast Recipe |
Honey Brined Turkey Breast Recipe Ingredients required:- 5 quarts water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 4 large cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 6 lbs turkey breast
- 1 lemon, cut in 1/2
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
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Time: 3 hour
30 min
Serves: 6 - 8
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Honey Brined Turkey Breast Recipe Instructions & Tips:In a large pot, combine the water, salt and honey. Bring just to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and honey. Extract or remove from the heat and stir in the thyme, the garlic and pepper. Cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled.
Place the turkey into an 8-to-10-quart stock pot. Carefully pour the chilled brine over the turkey, cover and refrigerate at least 10 to 12 hours and up to 24 hours. Turn occasionally.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Drain the turkey well; discard brine. Pat outside of turkey with paper towels. Place and arrange the turkey on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Squeeze lemon juice inside the cavity and over the outside. Rub the olive oil over the skin. Roast about 30 minutes per pound, basting occasionally with the broth, until an internal temperature reaches 170°F. If the turkey is browning too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Transfer the turkey to a cutting board. Set aside about 15 minutes before carving.
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Honey Brined Turkey Breast Recipe Cooking Time & Tips:- Please see above for cooking time .
- Allow to cool a little before serving.
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Honey Brined Turkey Breast Recipe Serving Instructions & Tips:- Serve with your choice of vegetables
- Goes well with white wine
- Great for a Thanksgiving or Christmas Meal
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