Who says turkey has to be dry? Or stressful, for that matter? In this simple turkey breast recipe, we brine the bird in seasonal apple cider for a beautiful flavor and a turkey that’s fork tender, too. Serve this to a small Thanksgiving crew or add it to your Sunday dinner rotation. Did we mention it’s a one-pan meal that cooks in just over an hour?
Level
Beginner
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 4 hours brining
Cook Time
75 minutes
Serves
4-6
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Directions
- Brine the turkey. In a medium size container with a lid, combine all brine ingredients. Stir until the salt has dissolved. Add turkey, cover and refrigerate 4 hours. Remove from brine and discard liquid. Pat turkey dry and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting.
- When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 375 F.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, butter, mustard, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Rub all over the breast and under the skin.
- Toss veggies in remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly in a cast iron baking pan. Nest turkey breast in the center, skin side up.
- Roast for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160 F (the temperature will increase to 165 while resting). If veggies begin to brown too quickly, tent with foil, leaving turkey exposed.
- Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite Thanksgiving or holiday trimmings!
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