Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast
"Even if you are only serving the turkey to a small group, it is great to have leftovers for sandwiches. Briefly boiling the thyme and black pepper in water extracts the flavor and helps infuse the brine. If the turkey starts to brown too fast, shield with aluminum foil. Serve with mashed red potatoes and roasted baby carrots...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 cups water, divided
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3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
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6 thyme sprigs
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1/2 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 cups ice cubes
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1 (6-pound) whole bone-in turkey breast, skinned
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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Cooking spray
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Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
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