Oven Roasted Brined Turkey Breast
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
Turkey
- 1 bone in turkey breast (no wings - size may vary; over here they are about 3 pounds. Note, this is not a double breast it is one side only)
Brine
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cup water
Butter Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage
Seasoning
- Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
Instructions
Make the brine
- Bring water to a boil and turn off the stove
- Add sugar and salt and stir until dissolved
- Set aside and let cool to room temperature
Brine the turkey
- Fill large Ziploc freezer bag with room temperature brine solution
- Add turkey breast to bag, place the bag in a large bowl incase it leaks, and place in fridge for 2-24 hours
Make the butter mixture
- Wash and cut herbs so they are finely chopped
- Mix together with butter (you can microwave the butter for a few seconds if you need to soften it)
Cook the turkey
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Remove turkey from bag, place on a baking sheet, and pat dry with paper towels
Separate skin from breast and fill with butter, spreading evenly - Bake for 20 minutes or until skin is golden brown
- Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking until internal temperature reads 150°F. This will be about 40 minutes, depending on the size of your turkey breast
- Slice the turkey as desired and serve
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 9764mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
