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brined turkey breast

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(15)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 4 hours, 55 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large pot or Ziploc bag, whisk the salt and sugar in a gallon of water until they have dissolved.

Step 3

Add the fruits, herbs and peppercorns.

Step 5

Add the turkey to the brine. Cover the pot. If you use a Ziploc bag, put it in another bowl in case there is some leakage.

Step 7

Put the pot in the fridge. Let the turkey sit in the brine for 4-24 hours.

Step 9

Take the turkey out of the brine. Rinse the turkey off and pat dry.

Step 11

Rub butter over the top.

Step 13

Season well with salt and pepper and some fresh rosemary.

Step 15

Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees.