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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recipe Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
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
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Lynn Potomac Falls, VA 10-26-2009
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Moist, flavorable, turkey breast
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Easy to do. Paste was more of a thick sauce, but worked out fine. My only issue is that it did not brown. I miss the color... and crispness. May change the cooking time and temp next time. Very good.Read more
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Kelly Santa Maria, CA 10-19-2009
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Oh that was good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best Thanksgiving turkey I had ever made. It was so good. The dripping was great for a gravy or a dipping... sauce on the side. Wow, this was good. I am going to make it every Thanksgiving.Read more
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allen murphy, NC 09-21-2009
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Ina is the BEST!!! So delicious and easy.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this two weeks ago and am making it again today. I was able to find turkey breast on sale so its been really... economical. It really is as good as the reviews say. I generally only eat the white meat on poultry and so this recipe was perfect for me. More often than not I usually bake whole chickens with olive oil and salt and pepper on a bed of sliced onion but this is going to become a rival of that recipe as a favorite for me. Thanks so much Ina, I've never been disappointed with your recipes, your television shows or your cookbooks. If you weren't called the Barefoot Contessa, we should call you a goddess. If you weren't married, I'd ask!Read more
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Meghan Cambria, CO 09-07-2009
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Best Turkey We've Had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this recipe last night and we were amazed. Covered the turkey after it came out of the oven and when I went to cut into... it, juices squirted out. The meat fell off the bone and was incredible!!! Will be making this for Thanksgiving dinner for sure!Read more
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JO ANN Akron, OH 07-27-2009
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Absolutely Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you're looking for a great way to cook a super moist turkey breast I think you've found it. I cooked my 8 lb turkey... breast in a convection oven at 325 degrees for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. I started basting it about half way through. I took it out when it reached 168 degrees and let it restI about 10 minutes. The only thing I changed in the recipe was I used about 3/4 cup white wine and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth so I had more liquid to baste with. Thank you for a great recipe!Read more