Description
This Friendsgiving turkey breast with dry brine is the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday feast. Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, this simple yet sophisticated dish will impress your guests and create lasting memories. The secret lies in a magical dry brine that transforms ordinary turkey into a succulent delight. Gather your friends and family around a table filled with laughter, joy, and of course, this unforgettable turkey!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 lb boneless turkey breast
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Brine: In a bowl, mix together kosher salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Brine the Turkey: Rub the dry brine mixture all over the turkey breast. Massage it well and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Rinse & Dry: Rinse the turkey under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the turkey breast and place it in a roasting pan.
- Roast: Cook in the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 1.5 hours.
- Rest: Allow the turkey to rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg