Easy Brined And Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Easy Brined And Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BRINE:; 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 2 cups Cold Water; 2 cups Cold Chicken Broth; FOR THE TURKEY:; 1 whole Bone-in Turkey Breast, 4 Pound Size; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE BRINE:
2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 cups Cold Water
2 cups Cold Chicken Broth
FOR THE TURKEY:
1 whole Bone-in Turkey Breast, 4 Pound Size
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

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["Combine brine ingredients in a bowl and mix until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place the turkey breast in large Ziplock bag and pour brine over the top. Seal bag and place the bag in a bowl to hold it upright. Put the bowl into the refrigerator. Let turkey brine for 4-12 hours, but no longer.", "Preheat oven to 425 F.", "Remove turkey from the brine, rinse it and pat it dry with paper towels. Place bird in a 9x13"" roasting pan breast side up and prop it up with 4 foil balls. Place 1 ball of foil on either side of the breast, 1 under the tip and 1 nestled just up and the rib cage (see related blog link for photos).", "Separate the skin from the breast and spread softened butter evenly under the skin. Drizzle and rub olive oil over the skin and season with salt and pepper.", "Place pan in the oven and roast turkey for 30 minutes. Lower heat to 325 F and continue to roast the turkey until it registers 160-165 F on an instant-read meat thermometer. This will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour longer. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting."]

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BRINE:, 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 2 cups Cold Water, and more.

Yes, Easy Brined And 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.

Easy Brined And Roasted Turkey Breast

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