brined & roasted turkey breast

Name: Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 13 h
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BRINE; 1 cup(s) coarse salt; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; - water; ## TURKEY; 5 pound(s) turkey breast; - small apple; - olive oil; - coarse salt; - fresh ground pepper; - sage, dried

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Gina Sprenkel

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Updated on Oct 23, 2021

Don't roast a turkey only at Thanksgiving. Purchase a turkey breast and have a lovely meal any time of the year! Brining the breast first makes a flavorful, juicy turkey.

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Brined & Roasted Turkey Breast ready to be sliced.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you're not hosting a big holiday meal or just want turkey, not at Thanksgiving or Christmas, try this turkey breast. It's great for people who don't need a whole turkey. Quick to make, with very few ingredients, it's an easy roast turkey recipe. Thanks to the turkey brine, the meat is very moist. Any leftovers will make a delicious sandwich, be great in soup, or even just for snacking out of the fridge.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 13 Hr

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

BRINE
1 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup sugar
- water
TURKEY
5 pounds turkey breast
- small apple
- olive oil
- coarse salt
- fresh ground pepper
- sage, dried

How To Make brined & roasted turkey breast

Test Kitchen Tips

Seasoning on the turkey breast is to taste. Here are our measurements: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper, and 2 teaspoons dried sage.

Step 1

The night before you want to roast your turkey, place clean turkey in a large container or pot (I use the inside dish of a Crock Pot). In a large bowl, add salt, sugar, and water (about 1-2 gallons, depending on the size of your turkey breast. You want to cover the turkey with the brine mixture. Stir the salt and sugar in the water until completely dissolved.

Step 2

Pour over the turkey and refrigerate for 12-14 hours.
Step 3

When you're ready to roast the turkey, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Take out the turkey and drain the brine liquid.
Step 4

Cut the apple into quarters and set them aside. Place the apples inside the cavity and sit the turkey upright (breast on top).
Step 5

Put turkey in roasting pan, on rack. Coat with olive oil outside the entire turkey. Sprinkle coarse salt, lots of fresh ground pepper, and sage -- everywhere (on top, sides, and in the cavity).
Step 6

Bake as directed for your size of turkey (5 pounds = about 1 3/4 hours). Bake uncovered!
Step 7

When done, let it rest 10 minutes before carving. Tasty, juicy turkey!! If the turkey isn't a beautiful brown, raise heat to 'broil' and broil for about 10 minutes.
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