Roasted Turkey Breast Infused with Orange, Honey, and Thyme Brine
Simplify That Turkey:
Wanna impress at the Thanksgiving table without tackling a 15-pound bird? Look no further than this mouth-watering Orange, Honey, and Herb Brined Turkey Breast. Forget the hassle of managing fridge space for a crowd – this 6-serving breast is just the ticket.
Prep's a breeze: combine your brine ingredients, stash the turkey in a bag, and let it soak overnight in the fridge. The extra flavor? A tasty thyme rub and roasting it on high for golden skin, then low for juicy, tender meat. Pair it with all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, and check out our Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide for more tips, tricks, and recipes!
What You'll Need:
To get started, gather these items:
- A 2-quart container
- A 2-to-2-1/2-gallon resealable food-safe bag
- Fresh thyme
- Oranges
- Kosher salt
- Honey
- Shallots
- Black pepper
Recipe:
Here's your step-by-step guide to a perfectly brined and roasted turkey:
- Prep the brine: peel the orange zest, juice, and combine with salt, honey, thyme, bay leaves, shallots, and pepper. Simmer, cool, and adjust consistency with ice.
- Brine the turkey: add the brine to a large bag, place the turkey breast in, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
- Get roasting: slather the turkey with a delicious thyme rub, roast high for crispy skin, then low for tender meat.
Add some zest to your meal:
Want to add a burst of flavor to your Thanksgiving feast? Try these Italian-inspired dishes, unique twists on traditional favorites, desserts, and more. Add a few of these dishes to complement your brined turkey, and your guests will be raving about your creative culinary expertise!
- To enhance the flavor of the brine for the turkey, consider adding the zest and juice of the oranges, along with the thyme, shallots, black pepper, and honey.
- Once the brine has cooled, adjust its consistency to your preference by adding ice if needed, before placing the turkey breast in the bag and letting it soak overnight.
- Aside from the turkey, try incorporating some Italian-inspired recipes into your Thanksgiving feast for a unique twist on traditional favorites, such as bruschetta, cannoli, or tiramisu.
