Best Brined Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Best Brined Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups water; 3/4 cup salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 -6 lbs bone-in whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen; 1 onion, cut into eighths; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 dried bay leaves; salt; pepper; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted; 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

9 cups water
3/4 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 -6 lbs bone-in whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen
1 onion, cut into eighths
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 dried bay leaves
salt
pepper
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth

1
Mix water, salt, and sugar in a 6-quart container or stockpot, stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
2
Add turkey.
3
Cover ; refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
5
Remove turkey from brine, rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry.
6
Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in large shallow roasting pan.
7
Fill cavity with onion, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
8
Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey.
9
Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of turkey and does not touch bone.
10
Mix butter and wine.
11
Soak 16-inch square of cheesecloth in butter mixture until completely saturated; cover turkey completely with cheesecloth.
12
Roast 1 hour 30 minutes.
13
Remove cheesecloth.
14
Remove onion and herbs from turkey, but leave in pan.
15
Bake 30-60 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 165u00b0 and juice of turkey is no longer pink when center is cut.

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cups water, 3/4 cup salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 -6 lbs bone-in whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen, and more.

Yes, Best Brined Turkey Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Brined Turkey Breast

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