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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Jenni Cranberry Twp, PA 01-25-2010
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Flavorful and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe 3 times now and it has got to be the easiest way to make delicious turkey. I can't believe how moist... and flavorful the turkey breast is. I've used different combinations of herbs (depending on what I have on hand) and have been happy with the results every time. If you haven't tried this recipe yet, do it! Thanks, Ina!Read more
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Sheila Weston, FL 01-24-2010
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We all loved it. It was easy, and allowed me to use my fresh-grown herbs from the garden.
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Laureen Long Grove, IL 01-22-2010
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Best turkey breast I ever made!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made turkeys and breast many times. This recipe, using all those fresh herbs and wine was not only the most delicious,... but also the juciest! Ina, your the best!Read more
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Kathi Austin, TX 01-08-2010
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Easy and tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used two smaller turkey breasts, totaling about 7 pounds for this recipe and they both turned out great. There was plenty... of the paste for both pieces of meat. I did add more wine to the bottom of the pan than the recipe calls for because the wine was burning off. The meat was very moist and full of flavor.Read more
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Meghan Chicago, IL 01-05-2010
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Best Turkey Breast Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best turkey ever! So flavorful and juicy. Spreading the herbs under the skin is key - don't skip that step. This was my... first time preparing a turkey breast, and it came out perfect. I agree with previous reviewers - my wine evaporated - I tried to add water to it occasionally but it wasn't enough. Some reviewers didn't have this problem, so maybe it has to do with the variability in ovens? Luckily I was serving a gravy instead anyway. Next time I will make sure I add even more wine/water because I'm sure the pan juices are delicious!Read more
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Erica San Lorenzo, CA 12-30-2009
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Craving more of this turkey!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this turkey for Christmas dinner, it was the best ever. Very simple and easy to prepare. The fresh herbs really... brought out the flavor :) I am looking forward to making this turkey again very soon! Read more