Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Cooking Light. Recipe by Bruice Aidells. Per 4 oz. serving: 207 calories, 5.9 g fat, 34 g protein, 2.5 g carb, 0.2 g fiber, 78 mg cholesterol. Allow 24 hours for turkey to soak in brine. 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 |
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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