Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast
- 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) turkey breast, bone-in
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Crystal)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Combine all the ingredients together in a large re-sealable plastic bag.
- Place in a bowl, to catch any leaks, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey breast from the brine, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack.
- Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Turn the oven up to 400 degrees F and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the skin is nicely browned.
- Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates generously with vegetable oil.
- Once the turkey has rested, cut the meat off the bone and carve into 3/8-inch thick slices.
- Place the slices on the grill and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, just until grill marks develop.
- Remove from the grill.
- Use in a Po' Boy or as main course.
turkey breast, buttermilk, hot sauce, kosher salt, basil, garlic, fresh cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground white pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/buttermilk-brined-turkey-breast-recipe.html (may not work)