Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Thanksgiving Countdown

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Cook Time:
2 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2 hr 0 min
Total:: 2 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Roast the turkey for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast. (I test in several places.) If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.

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Verlee Grimes, IA 11-20-2009
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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Has anyone made this recipe with two or three turkey breasts in an electric roaster? I'm cooking for a group of 20 and have... three approx 6-pound turkey breasts, which I intend to cook in an electric roaster. Not sure about the cook time. While I haven't used this recipe yet, I expect it to be excellent; with those seasonings, how could it not be excellent. Thank you, verleeanneRead more
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Jennifer Newnan, GA 11-17-2009
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YES! My go-to Thanksgiving recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last year and it was divine! So flavorful and moist! It really made dinner pleasurable, not worrying about... refilling your drink to quench your thirst!Read more
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Jan Bedford, IN 11-16-2009
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Phyliss?????
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Are you sadistic? If you have not tried the recipe, why the low rating? That throws everything off. I hope no one answers... your questions. Read more
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Dana Windsor, VA 11-15-2009
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A permanent recipe in my kitchen!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner for my family this year and made this turkey. It was very easy to make, although my... grocery store didn't stock the fresh herbs so I substituted 1tsp/each of dried herbs. It was moist and flavorful and a huge hit with the family! I added some extra water in the bottom of the roaster pan with the wine to make a gravy, and it was wonderful! This was also the first time I've ever cooked a turkey, so it made the victory even sweeter to make a wonderful dish! Thanks Contessa!Read more
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Amanda Hattiesburg, MS 11-12-2009
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Great Beginning's Masterpiece
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I hosted our family's Thanksgiving last year (2008) and wanted to do everything myself. I had a plan and I'm so glad that... this turkey breast recipe was part of that plan!! I've cooked alot in my 26 years, but I'd never undertaken something as important as Thanksgiving. This recipe was extremely easy and amazingly delicious!! I substituted chicken stock for the white wine, but followed everything else. It was the juiciest and most flavorful bird I've ever eaten. Thanks Ina!!Read more
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Janet Port Orchard, WA 11-04-2009
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Memorize this recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my "go to" favorite recipe for turkey breast. I make this at least once a week since Ina's show. It is so juicy and... a perfect balance of herbs. I even told the produce man at FM what I was making with the herbs. He said he was going to try it. You can usually find the turkey breasts on sale so it makes a very economical meal, the gravy is superb as a hot turkey sandwich. I use the leftovers for sandwiches, much better than deli turkey because you can control the salt. Thanks Ina, love you...love your show!Read more