Brined Turkey Breast

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cold water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 head garlic, cloves crushed and peeled
• 4 sprigs rosemary
• 10 sprigs thyme
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 2 teaspoons peppercorns
• A handful of flat leaf parsley
• 1 boneless, skin-on turkey breast (about 5 pounds)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from rachaelray.com

Preparation

Step 1

Tenderize turkey with this simple brining recipe. Advance preparation makes for a juicy turkey and an easy Thanksgiving Day.

Mix together the water, salt, sugar, garlic, rosemary, thyme, onion, lemon, peppercorns and parsley in a food safe container or 2 gallon resealable plastic bag. Place the turkey breast in the brine for up to 12 hours.

Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF.

Rinse the brine from the turkey breast. Place in the oven for 45-55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 155ºF. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.