Brined Turkey Breast

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Ingredients
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 head garlic, cloves crushed and peeled
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 10 sprigs thyme
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons peppercorns
  • A handful parsley
  • 1 5-pound boneless, skin-on turkey breast
Preparation

Mix together the water, salt, sugar, garlic, rosemary, thyme, onion, lemon, peppercorns and parsley in a food safe container or 2 gallon bag. Place turkey in brine for up to 12 hours.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Rinse brine from turkey breast. Place in oven for 45-55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 155F. Let rest for 15- 20 minutes before slicing and serving.