Herb Brined Turkey Breast 🦃
A juicy turkey breast brined in herbs and salt, roasted until golden, delivering perfectly moist slices every time with a crispy skin.
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 1 whole turkey breast (5 lbs)
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 bay leaves
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken stock
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- 1
Combine water, salt, brown sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic in a large pot. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Cool to room temperature.
- 2
Place turkey breast in a large zip-top bag or container and pour brine over it. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Remove turkey from brine, pat dry, and let come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub turkey breast with softened butter and season with black pepper.
- 5
Place on a roasting pan and pour chicken stock into the bottom. Roast for 50 to 60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6
Rest for 15 minutes.
- 7
Carve and serve with pan drippings.
