Brined Turkey Breast With Maple Glaze
"This recipe comes from Cuisine at Home. The turkey is well seasoned and moist. I used the insert for my crock pot to brine the turkey. It was the perfect size. The breast should be done in approximately 2 hours. The time given does allow for brining for 2 hours and 2 hours cooking time."
- Ready In:
- 4hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
10
ingredients
- 1 (6 -8 lb) turkey breast
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Brine
- 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups apple juice
- 4 cups ice
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Glaze
- 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
directions
- Stir the kosher salt and brown sugar into hot water until dissolved.
- Mix in apple juice and ice.
- Place the turkey breast in a 2 gallon resalable plastic bag; pour the brine over, seal and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and roast the turkey breast side up on a rack over a shallow roasting pan.
- After the first hour begin basting the breast with the maple-butter glaze.
- Baste every 15 minutes until the temperature of the breast reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove from the oven, tent with foil and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
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Reviews
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This came out super moist and super tasty! I followed the directions exactly as written, except I let the turkey brine for about 5 hours. I could not believe how moist and juicy this came out. I love white meat but have a tendency to overcook it when making a whole turkey. Will definitely do this one again! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe. Made for Newest Zaar Tag Game.
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PaulaG
Hixson, Tennessee
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