Roast Breast of Turkey
- 3/4 gallon water
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 (5 1/2 to 6-pound) whole turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Emeril's Turkey Rub, or poultry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste
- Combine all of the brining liquid ingredients in a large non-reactive container (a stockpot works well for this) and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Rinse the turkey well under cold running water.
- Place the turkey in the brine, cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey from the brine and discard the brine.
- Place the turkey, breast side up, in an aluminum foil lined roasting pan.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey with the vegetable oil and sprinkle on all sides with the Emeril's Turkey Rub.
- Roast the turkey, basting occasionally with pan juices, until it is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes (If the turkey begins to get too dark before it is cooked through, cover loosely with aluminum foil until it reaches the desired temperature).
- Transfer to a platter and let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Carve into thin slices.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
gallon water, white wine, orange juice, kosher salt, light brown sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, turkey breast, vegetable oil, s turkey rub
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/roast-breast-of-turkey-recipe.html (may not work)