Honey And Thyme Brined Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Honey And Thyme Brined Turkey Breast
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 7 cups water; Fresh Ground Black Pepper; Fresh Thyme Sprigs; Kosher Salt; 1/4 cup honey; Brown Sugar; Ice Cubes; Skinless Turkey Breast; Olive Oil; Fresh Thyme

Elevate your Thanksgiving or any special occasion with this incredibly juicy and flavorful Honey & Thyme Brined Turkey Breast! This Cooking Light recipe from Bruce Aidells boasts a perfect balance of sweet honey and aromatic thyme, creating a tender and irresistible turkey breast. Each 4oz serving contains 207 calories, 5.9g fat, 34g protein, 2.5g carbs, 0.2g fiber, and 78mg cholesterol. Brining for 24 hours ensures maximum moisture and flavor. Prepare to impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 336.3 kcal

Protein 112g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey And Thyme Brined Turkey Breast

7 cups water
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Thyme Sprigs
Kosher Salt
1/4 cup honey
Brown Sugar
Ice Cubes
Skinless Turkey Breast
Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme

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How to Make Honey And Thyme Brined Turkey Breast

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, and 6 sprigs fresh thyme.
Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled peppercorn-thyme mixture with 6 cups cold water, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
Pour the brine into a 2-gallon heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
Add the turkey breast to the bag.
Add ice to the bag (this helps keep the brine cold).
Seal the bag tightly, ensuring all air is removed.
Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even brining.
Remove the turkey breast from the bag and discard the brine.
Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels.
Lightly rub the turkey breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon black peppercorns and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme.
Rub the peppercorn-thyme mixture evenly over the turkey breast.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the turkey breast on a roasting pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Roast for approximately 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 180°F (82°C).
Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest, covered with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.