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Sage-Brined Turkey Breast

Try a new spin on on a holiday classic. Brining turkey imparts flavour and creates a moist breast that will leave your mouth watering.

Paul Finkelstein

Best Health Magazine, December 2011; Photo by Ryan Szulc

 

Sage-Brined Turkey Breast
Print Recipe
Sage-Brined Turkey Breast
Print Recipe
Servings
8servings
Servings
8servings
  • Course Dinner
  • Cuisine Poultry
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt (or substitute 1/3 cup [75 mL] table salt)
  • 3 whole peppercorns
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 clove garlic sliced, skin removed
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 kg turkey breast skin on, bone in
  • pepper to taste
Servings: servings
Units:
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt (or substitute 1/3 cup [75 mL] table salt)
  • 3 whole peppercorns
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 clove garlic sliced, skin removed
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 kg turkey breast skin on, bone in
  • pepper to taste
Servings: servings
Units:
  • Course Dinner
  • Cuisine Poultry
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring water, salt, peppercorns, sage, thyme, honey and garlic to a boil. Take off heat; add cider and ice cubes.
  2. Once cooled, add turkey breast and refrigerate in the pot or in a large zip-lock bag for about eight hours, turning a couple of times.
  3. Before roasting, preheat oven to 350°F. Discard brine and rinse breast, pat dry and season with pepper. Place in a roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Slice and garnish with some sage leaves, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 208 calories, 16 g protein, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 48 mg cholesterol, 731 mg sodium

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