Citrus & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Citrus & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 3/4 cup kosher salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 medium lemons, quartered; 6 fresh rosemary sprigs; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 8 garlic cloves, halved; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 cups cold apple juice; 2 cups cold orange juice; 2 large oven roasting bags; 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds); 1/3 cup butter, softened; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Servings: persons

4 cups water
3/4 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 medium lemons, quartered
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 fresh thyme sprigs
8 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups cold apple juice
2 cups cold orange juice
2 large oven roasting bags
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1
In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add cold juices to brine; cool to room temperature.
2
Place one oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible, and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3
In a small bowl, beat herb butter ingredients until blended. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub herb butter under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered, 18-24 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. In a small bowl, mix butter and seasoned salt; brush over outside of turkey. Roast 15 minutes.
5
Reduce oven setting to 325u00b0. Roast 1-3/4-2-1/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

1225

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 3/4 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 medium lemons, quartered, and more.

Yes, Citrus & Herb Roasted 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.

Citrus & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

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