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Oven roasted turkey breast in a red baking dish resting on top of the stove

Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

A flavorful and moist turkey breast, perfect for smaller gatherings and easy holiday meals.
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Easy Caribbean Recipes, Festive & Holiday Recipes
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs turkey breast
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 2-3 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 7-10 black peppercorns
  • 5-10 allspice berries
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 1 cup water or chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 sprigs thyme

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of lukewarm water with salt, brown sugar, crushed garlic, peppercorns, allspice berries, thyme, and parsley. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Add 3 cups of cold water and mix well.
    Water, sugar, salt, garlic (smashed), peppercorns, allspice berries, thyme and parsley in a silver bowl next to raw turkey breast
  2. Place the turkey breast in a large resealable bag or container. Pour the brine over the turkey, ensuring it's fully submerged. Seal and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
    Raw turkey breast and brine in a zippered plastic bag
  3. Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. 
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Line the bottom of a roasting pan with chopped carrot, celery, halved garlic head, and quartered onion. 
    Bed of vegetables in a white baking dish
  6. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables. Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and sprinkle with ground black pepper. Tuck two sprigs of thyme under the turkey. Pour 1 cup of water or chicken stock into the pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
    Turkey breast on bed of vegetables in a white baking dish
  7. Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Continue roasting for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F (74°C).
    Roasted turkey breast on a bed of veggies in a white baking dish
  8. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!
    Oven roasted turkey breast in a red baking dish resting on top of the stove

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