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Cider-Brined Turkey Breast
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
14 hours 35 minutes
Brine turkey in apple cider for juicy, flavorful roast - ideal for Christmas feast.
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 gallon apple cider (64 oz)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup kosher (coarse) salt
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 6 lb), thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
Instructions:
  • Keep 1 cup of apple cider aside and refrigerate. In a large container or stockpot, combine the rest of the cider with brown sugar, salt, 3 thyme sprigs, sage, peppercorns, allspice, and bay leaves. Mix until salt dissolves. Add the turkey breast, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours but no more than 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Take the turkey out of the brine and rinse it well under cold water. Dry the turkey.
  • Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Insert an ovenproof meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, ensuring it does not touch the bone. Roast uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 cup of apple cider in a 1-quart saucepan until boiling, then simmer for 10 minutes until reduced by half. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the syrup and butter until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.
  • Baste turkey with a generous amount of the cider mixture. Continue roasting uncovered until the thermometer reads 165°F, basting every 15 minutes with pan juices and the remaining cider mixture. If needed, loosely cover the turkey with foil to avoid over-browning. Transfer the turkey to a warm platter, cover with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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