Honey And Thyme Brined Turkey Breast
From cooking light. Recipe by bruice aidells. Per 4 oz. Serving: 207 calories, 5.9 g fat, 34 g protein, 2.5 g carb, 0.2 g fiber, 78 mg cholesterol. Allow 24 hours for turkey to soak in brine.
Steps
In a small saucepan , combine 1 cup water , 2 tablespoons pepper , and 6 thyme sprigs.
Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
Pour mixture into a large bowl.
Cool to room temperature.
To the bowl: add 6 cups water , salt , honey , and sugar , stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
Pour salt mixture into a 2-gallon heavy-duty zip-lock plastic bag.
Add ice and turkey.
Seal.
Refrigerate 24 hours , turning bag occasionally.
Remove turkey from bag.
Discard brine.
Pat turkey dry using paper towels.
Rub turkey with oil.
Mix together 1 tablespoon pepper and chopped thyme , rub over turkey.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Place turkey on a roasting pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake for 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 180f.
Place turkey on a platter.
Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes.
If desired , garnish with thyme sprigs.
Ingredients
water, fresh ground black pepper, fresh thyme sprigs, kosher salt, honey, brown sugar, ice cubes, skinless turkey breast, olive oil, fresh thyme