Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe

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Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast
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Directions:

  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 400°F.
  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 180°F.
  14. Place turkey on a platter.
  15. Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes.
  16. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 122.93 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.14g 5%
Cholesterol 18.9mg 6%
Sodium 1417.1mg 59%
Potassium 225.41mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.36g 6%
Sugars 16.42g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 6.23g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 31.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.92 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 5%
Cholesterol 7.83mg 6%
Sodium 586.95mg 59%
Potassium 93.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.6g 6%
Sugars 6.8g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 2%
Protein 2.58g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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