Orange-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups kosher salt
• 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 gallon cool water
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
• Juice of one orange
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 bone-in or boneless turkey breast (5 to 7 pounds)
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, for basting
• 12 slices good-quality rye bread
• Orange-Mayo Sandwich Sauce