Easy Brined Turkey Breast

Ingredients:

Brine:

• 8 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 cups ice

Turkey:

• 6-7 pound bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Chicken broth, as needed
• 2 yellow onions, quartered (optional)

Orange Glaze:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2/3 cup orange marmalade

Instructions:

Brine the Turkey:

1. Make brine: Combine water, salt, brown sugar, garlic, lemon, orange, rosemary, and ice in a large pot or container.
2. Brine turkey: Submerge turkey breast in the brine and refrigerate for 12-15 hours.

Prepare the Turkey:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make garlic herb butter: Combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Prepare turkey: Remove turkey from brine and pat dry. Insert half of the garlic herb butter under the skin. Brush the remaining butter on the outside of the turkey.
4. Roast turkey: Place turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Add a bit of chicken broth to the pan. Roast for 1 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F. Baste the turkey with the reserved orange glaze every 30 minutes.

Make the Orange Glaze:

1. Combine ingredients: In a saucepan, combine butter, orange juice, and marmalade.
2. Simmer: Simmer over medium heat until thickened.

Serve:

1. Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving.
2. Serve with the remaining orange glaze.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of orange liqueur to the glaze.
• To make the turkey more flavorful, try stuffing it with herbs, spices, or citrus fruits.
• For a crispy skin, ensure the turkey is completely dry before roasting.

Enjoy your delicious Brined and Glazed Turkey Breast! <3 <