Brined Turkey Breast Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Brined Turkey Breast Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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Brined Turkey Breast This easy brine makes the turkey breast moist and flavorful. Joseph Bonaparte smoked the brined turkey breast at his Thanksgiving dinner

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Roasting pan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Carving knife
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Plate
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen timer
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon plus one quart water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally
  • 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed
  • One whole bone-in turkey breast with the skin on (about 8 pounds)

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