ORANGE, TEA, BOURBON-BRINED PAPRIKA BUTTER TURKEY
Great-tasting roast turkey flavor. Cook an 8-pound turkey breast on the weekend and enjoy flavorful turkey sandwiches all week. Can also be used on a full-size turkey. Cooking time is about 15 minutes per pound. If desired, make 1 cup seasoned butter and add 2 tablespoons to your turkey gravy.
Provided by Andy Bryan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Brine
Time 10h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pour 2 quarts of water into a large soup pot and stir in orange juice and zest, kosher salt, sugar, black tea bags, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and bourbon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix 4 quarts cold water into brine and let cool. Submerge turkey breast in brine, adding more water if needed to cover. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set oven rack to the lowest position in the oven.
- Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Mix coriander seeds, paprika, cumin seeds, and garlic into softened butter in a bowl.
- Loosen the skin over turkey breast with your fingers and spread 1/4 cup of seasoned butter beneath the skin. Rub remaining 2 tablespoons seasoned butter over the turkey breast. Place turkey breast onto a roasting rack and set rack into a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven until skin is golden brown and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 2 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let turkey breast rest 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 58.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 16285.5 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
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Peace
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The brine and butter made the meat so moist and flavorful. The paprika added a nice crispy skin. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Gary
[email protected]Amazing! This turkey was so flavorful and juicy. The brine and butter made all the difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Surat Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The brine and butter gave the meat a delicious flavor and the paprika added a nice smoky flavor.
Chase N Dough Beats
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I will try brining it for longer next time.
Nazeem Mcmillan
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The brine and butter made the meat so moist and flavorful. The paprika added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.
Buhle Leythabo
[email protected]The turkey was delicious! The brine made the meat so juicy and flavorful. The paprika butter added a nice crispy skin. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Madox Romsis
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The brine and butter gave the meat a delicious flavor and kept it moist. The paprika added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.