BUTTERMILK-BRINED TURKEY BREAST
The proven alchemy of a salt-and-buttermilk brine does wonders for the often-dry roast turkey breast. The recipe is so easy, the trickiest step will be pulling out your kitchen scale to weigh out the salt. But it's worth doing if you can in order to ensure a properly balanced brine. Emerging from the oven with a beautiful lacquered skin and an incredibly moist and tender texture within, this roast is ideal for a scaled-down Thanksgiving meal, a cozy family dinner or to generate a stack of unbelievably tasty sandwiches.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories poultry, roasts, main course
Time P1DT1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- One to two days before you plan to cook, place buttermilk and salt in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag and stir to dissolve salt. Place turkey breast in the bag and seal carefully, expelling the air. Squish the bag to distribute buttermilk all around the turkey, place on a rimmed plate, and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. If you're so inclined, you can turn the bag periodically so every part of the turkey gets marinated, but that's not essential.
- Two hours before you plan to start cooking, remove the turkey from the plastic bag and scrape off as much buttermilk as you can without being obsessive. Discard buttermilk, set the breast on a rimmed plate and bring it to room temperature.
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees. Place breast skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack or parchment paper.
- Place baking sheet on the prepared oven rack and roast the turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast without touching bone registers 150 degrees, about 40 minutes for a boneless breast or 50 minutes for a bone-in breast. (You may want to tent the breast with aluminum foil if it's darkening too quickly.)
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board or platter and allow to rest at least 15 minutes before carving.
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Aaliyah Malloy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The buttermilk brine made the turkey breast so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Shojon Mia
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey breast turned out great. It was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nancy Presh
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The turkey breast was absolutely delicious. The buttermilk brine made it so moist and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Nischal Sawat
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe. The turkey breast was moist and tender, and the flavor was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great turkey breast recipe.
farvez khan
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey breast was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Missy Aman
[email protected]I've tried many turkey breast recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The buttermilk brine makes the turkey breast so moist and flavorful, and the seasoning is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Raja Mubi King
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The buttermilk brine made the turkey breast so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Diane T S Cooke
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey breast turned out great. It was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anita Maggi
[email protected]I was looking for a new turkey breast recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. The buttermilk brine made the turkey breast so moist and tender, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Bikram Yadav
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey breast is always moist and flavorful, and the brine is easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!
David Patterson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey breast was so moist and tender, and the flavor was amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey breast.
Potine Muhuzu
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I've never brined a turkey before, but I'm so glad I did. The turkey breast was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Md Ashik Absar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey breast turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. My family loved it!
Gavin Strawn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The buttermilk brine made the turkey so tender and juicy, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Kamisha Adams
[email protected]This buttermilk-brined turkey breast was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the brine added a wonderful depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and ea