Brined Garlic Herb Turkey Breast

A serving fork picking up a slice of brined turkey breast.

Brined Garlic Herb Turkey Breast is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering. With juicy, herb-infused turkey and a delightful garlic aroma, it’s sure to have everyone's mouth watering.

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword brined turkey, thanksgiving, turkey

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

Ingredients

2- 3lb half bone-in turkey breast
10 cups warm water
2/3 cup salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Herbes De Provence optional
8 tablespoons butter, softened
3 garlic gloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped

Instructions

Pour warm water into a large bowl and add salt, sugar and herbes de Provance and whisk until combined. Let cool.
Once water is cool add turkey breast cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-10 hours or overnight.
Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and remove turkey from brine and place on top of rack. Pat dry the turkey with paper towels as much as possible.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
In a small bowl add softened butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme and mix until well combined.
Rub the butter mixture all over turkey breast making sure to get under the skin.
Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of your baking pan to help prevent the butter from from smoking. Place the tukey pan in the center of your oven. Bake turkey for 20 minutes then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake another 45-55 minutes or until turkey breast reaches 164 degrees.
Remove from oven and tent with foil to let rest 15 minutes slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover turkey is in an airtight container or plastic bag in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

If using boneless turkey breast, you may need to adjust the cooking time.

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