There’s Always a Story (Recipe: Brined Turkey Breast)
INGREDIENTS
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Brined Turkey Breast
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yield: 12 to 14 servings
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There's no sense in waiting until Thanksgiving to serve turkey. Turkey breasts are readily accessible all year long. By cooking just the breast, you get the good flavor of turkey yet the amount of turkey is little enough that you don't have to have t
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For brine:
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1 gallon water
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1 cup kosher salt (do not substitute table salt which is much too salty)
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 turkey breast (approx. 6 pounds)
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Mix salt and sugar in warm water until completely dissolved. After the water has cooled completely, pour over turkey breast and store in refrigerator overnight making sure the turkey is completely covered with the brining liquid. The next morning, ri
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For roasting:
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1 turkey breast that has been brined, rinsed and dried
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3 to 4 carrots,washed and cut in large pieces
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3 to 4 stalks celery, washed and cut in pieces
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2 large onions, peeled and quartered
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup water or stock
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olive oil
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salt and pepper
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