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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.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Easy Caribbean Recipes, Festive & Holiday Recipes
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 6

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

Instructions
 

  • 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
  • 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
  • Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. 
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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