Honey And Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Honey And Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups water, divided; 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, divided; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 (6 lb) bone-in skinless turkey breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

7 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups ice cubes
1 (6 lb) bone-in skinless turkey breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons pepper, and 6 thyme sprigs; bring to a boil then remove from heat.
2
Pour mixture into a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
3
To the bowl: add 6 cups water, salt, honey, and sugar, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
4
Pour salt mixture into a 2-gallon heavy-duty zip-lock plastic bag.
5
Add ice and turkey; seal.
6
Refrigerate 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
7
Remove turkey from bag; discard brine.
8
Pat turkey dry using paper towels.
9
Rub turkey with oil.
10
Mix together 1 tablespoon pepper and chopped thyme, rub over turkey.
11
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
12
Place turkey on a roasting pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
13
Bake for 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 180u00b0F.
14
Place turkey on a platter.
15
Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes.
16
If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.

416

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups water, divided, 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, divided, 6 fresh thyme sprigs, 1/2 cup kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Honey And Thyme-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.

Honey And Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast

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