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Orange, Tea, Bourbon-Brined Paprika Butter Turkey
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
120 minutes
Total Time:
645 minutes
Brine turkey breast in spices, black tea, and bourbon. Season with spiced butter, roast until golden and tender.
Ingredients:
  • Brine:
  • 2 quarts water
  • 5 oranges - juiced and zest cut off in large strips
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 12 black tea bags
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 12 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 4 quarts cold water, or as needed
  • 1 (8 pound) whole turkey breast
  • Seasoned Butter:
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions:
  • In a large soup pot, combine 2 quarts of water with orange juice, zest, kosher salt, sugar, black tea bags, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and bourbon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Mix in 4 quarts of cold water to create brine and allow it to cool. Submerge turkey breast in the brine, ensuring it's covered with water. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and adjust the rack to the lowest position.
  • Take the turkey out of the marinade and gently wash it under cold water. Dry the turkey thoroughly with paper towels. Combine coriander seeds, paprika, cumin seeds, and garlic with softened butter in a bowl.
  • Gently lift the skin over the turkey breast and generously spread 1/4 cup of flavorful butter underneath. Then, massage the remaining 2 tablespoons of seasoned butter onto the turkey breast. Transfer the turkey breast onto a roasting rack nestled in a roasting pan.
  • Roast in the oven until the skin is beautifully golden and the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), approximately 2 hours. Rest on a cutting board for 30 minutes before slicing.

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