WHITE GRAPE JUICE BRINED TURKEY BREAST

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This year, brine your turkey in white grape juice cocktail. I found this recipe many years ago in a holiday menu magazine. The turkey has just the right amount of spices and seasonings. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 bottle (46 ounces) white grape juice
1/4 cup kosher salt
6 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 large oven roasting bags
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Cool completely., Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a large dish. Refrigerate 8-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 325°. Place a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place in prepared pan; rub with butter mixture., Roast turkey until a thermometer reads 170°, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Jiban Xettry
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I'm going to make this recipe for Thanksgiving.


Cailey Le cordier
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This recipe looks delicious.


Gio
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


deon grant
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This recipe is a keeper.


Shalwah Aziiz
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I'll definitely be making this again.


lolly pop
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried.


Thereem Sagheer
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5 stars!


Izuku M.
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Annemarie Kearney
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Chi motion
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The grape juice brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


King_gabriel
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion turkey. The grape juice brine adds a unique flavor that is sure to impress your guests.


Cdorjdan Cdorjdan
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I love this recipe! The grape juice brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the turkey. I've made it twice now and it's been perfect both times.


ehsan khair
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This is my new go-to turkey recipe. The grape juice brine makes the turkey so moist and flavorful. I've gotten so many compliments on it.


Amisha Rai
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I've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it easy and the results were amazing. The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the grape juice brine gave it a delicious flavor.


Sohel Miya
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This recipe was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the grape juice brine added a subtle sweetness that was perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.