Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds); 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and mustard. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Spread half of spice mixture under turkey skin; secure skin to underside of breast with wooden toothpicks. Spread remaining spice mixture over the skin.
2
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan, grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the broth, vinegar, jelly and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until jelly is melted. Set aside 1/2 cup. Baste turkey with some of the remaining jelly mixture. Grill 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0, basting every 15 minutes.
4
Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard turkey skin if desired. Brush with reserved jelly mixture before slicing.

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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: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Peppery Grilled 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.

Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast

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