Dry-Brined Turkey Breast
Serve a tender and juicy turkey breast when you dry-brine it first with simple ingredients like salt, pepper and dried herbs. Dry brining also enhances the flavor of the turkey breast.
Servings 6 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse-ground black pepper
- 1 6- lb whole bone-in turkey breast
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine spices. Set aside.
- Wash and pat dry turkey breast. Rub part of the spices between the turkey breast and skin. Remaining spices should be generously rubbed all over exterior of the breast. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 12 hours (up to 36 hours).
- Remove from refrigerator and let rest 30 minutes before roasting. Preheat oven to 400°. Place breast on a clean rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast turkey about 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 155°. Remove and let rest 15 minutes before serving.