Description
Thanksgiving turkey breast brings festive flavors to home kitchens with ease. Succulent meat seasoned with herbs and roasted to golden perfection promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 lbs (2.72 kg) turkey breast, bone-in
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) garlic herb butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Skin Preparation: Delicately create a butter pocket by gently separating turkey breast skin from meat without damaging the membrane, ensuring even butter distribution.
- Butter Application: Massage softened butter beneath the skin and across the exterior, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage for a golden, crispy finish.
- Baking Setup: Position seasoned turkey breast on a foil-lined tray, optimizing heat circulation and simplifying post-cooking cleanup.
- Initial Roasting: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C), placing rack centrally, and roast for 20 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Temperature Reduction: Lower oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue cooking for approximately 75 minutes, periodically basting with pan drippings to maintain moisture.
- Skin Protection: If skin darkens rapidly, loosely tent with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning while ensuring thorough cooking.
- Temperature Verification: Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety.
- Resting and Serving: Allow turkey breast to rest 10-15 minutes, tented with foil, for juice redistribution, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before presenting.
Notes
- Skin Separation Technique: Carefully create a butter pocket under the skin without tearing the delicate membrane, ensuring even butter distribution and maximum flavor infusion.
- Butter Application Strategy: Massage softened butter both under and over the skin to guarantee a golden, crispy exterior and rich, moist interior that locks in tremendous flavor.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Use a two-stage roasting method with high initial heat for caramelization, then lower temperature for consistent cooking, preventing dry or undercooked meat.
- Moisture Preservation Hack: Regularly baste the turkey breast with pan drippings and use foil tenting if needed to maintain juiciness and prevent excessive browning during the roasting process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg