Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast

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Total Time:
15 hr 50 min
Prep
15 min
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14 hr 0 min
Cook
1 hr 35 min
Yield:
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) bone-in turkey breast
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) turkey breast, bone-in
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Crystal)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

Combine all the ingredients together in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Place in a bowl, to catch any leaks, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Remove the turkey breast from the brine, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn the oven up to 400 degrees F and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F and the skin is nicely browned. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates generously with vegetable oil.

Once the turkey has rested, cut the meat off the bone and carve into 3/8-inch thick slices. Place the slices on the grill and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, just until grill marks develop.

Remove from the grill. Use in a Po' Boy or as main course.

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  • on November 22, 2012

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    The first time I tried this recipie I only had an hour for it to brine...and it was still amazing! So juicy, so flavorful, it's my favorite way to eat turkey now. I've had one in the fridge for 17 hrs now and it's coming out soon for thanksgiving. Thanks, Guy

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  • on November 12, 2012

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    Best Turkey Dinner last year, Gonna try again this year

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  • on March 29, 2012

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    Not great! The flavor is "strange" and not that appealing. I was disappointed in the outcome.

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