Brine Turkey Breast Recipe

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WEBOct 3, 2022 · Prepare the brine: Bring the water to a boil. Add the orange peels, orange juice, squeezed oranges, lemon juice, and squeezed …

1. Add the water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. For the orange, peel it using a potato peeler or a knife, then cut it in half. Cut the lemon in half and juice it. Add the remaining brine ingredients to the pot (excluding the ice) and bring to a boil to dissolve all the salt and sugar. Add the lemon halves and orange halves after they've been juiced to the brine as well as the orange peel, lemon juice and orange juice, they will provide more flavor. Remove from heat and cool completely. To speed this up add about 4 cups of ice to the brine. I used my instant pot for this but any big pot that will fit the brine and the breast will work.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Remove the turkey breast from the brine solution and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Skim some of the fat from the pan drippings if necessary.

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WEBNov 23, 2015 · Add the turkey, cover pot and refrigerate for 10 to 24 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse, place in roasting pan then …

1. In a large pot or bag (large enough to accommodate the turkey) stir water, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
2. Add rosemary, garlic, onion, and peppercorns.
3. Add the turkey, cover pot and refrigerate for 10 to 24 hours.
4. Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse, place in roasting pan then refrigerate to dry for 3 to 4 hours. (or overnight)

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