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Turkey Breast Brine

Turkey Breast Brine Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 boneless skin-on turkey breast (2 to 3 lbs)
  • Olive oil, for rubbing
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine 2 cups water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, and onion in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, add remaining 2 cups cold water, and cool completely.
  2. Submerge turkey breast in the cooled brine, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove turkey from brine, pat very dry, place on a rack in a roasting pan, rub with oil and season with pepper. Roast 55 to 65 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  4. Rest on a cutting board 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Brining time is not included in the total time. Plan for at least 4 hours in the fridge, and up to 12. If the skin is not as crisp as you want, run the carved slices under the broiler for 30 seconds.