Apple Cider Turkey Breast

By Cindy

Ingredients

• For the brine:
• 1 quart apple cider
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• A small handful sage leaves
• A small handful thyme sprigs
• A handful parsley
• 1 large shallot or small onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 boneless turkey breast
• EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
• Black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For the brine, heat ingredients in a saucepot to dissolve sugar and salt then cool completely.

Place turkey in 2.5-gallon plastic bag and add brine. Let rest several hours, preferably overnight.

If using a conventional oven, set turkey on a metal rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and preheat oven to 325ºF. Pat the turkey dry, rub with oil and season with ground pepper. Roast 15 minutes per pound.