COOKING TIME:
120 mins
PREPARATION TIME :
10 mins
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SERVINGS:
6
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
1) Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C.
2) In a small bowl combine the softened butter with chosen aromatics and seasonings and salt and pepper.
3) Carefully lift the skin from the meat and rub half of the seasoned butter directly on the turkey breast. Rub the rest of the seasoned butter on the skin. Season the turkey generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4) Scatter the vegetables on the bottom of a roasting pan just large enough to hold the turkey. Set the meat breast-side up in the pan. Roast for about 2 hours or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 70 degrees C. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 20 mins. The breast temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Carve the breast and serve with the pan juices.
Cook's Note: A shallow baking pan will yield the best results when roasting a turkey breast allowing air to flow completely around the turkey breast.
Roasting times for a turkey breast cooked in a 160 degrees C oven:
Unstuffed a 2 to 3-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Unstuffed a 4 to 6-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours.
Unstuffed a 7 to 8-pound turkey will cook from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours; if stuffed it will cook in 3 to 4 hours.
Roasted Turkey Breast Variations:
1) Lemon and Thyme: Season the butter with 3 tbsps fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
2) Honey Glazed: Season the butter with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 2 tbsps honey.
3) Soy Ginger: Season the butter with 2 tsps minced fresh ginger 2 tsps soy sauce and 3 cloves garlic minced.
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