Cider Marinated Turkey Breast

Name: Cider Marinated Turkey Breast
Ingredients: 8 cups unsweetened apple juice; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 2 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage; 8 whole cloves; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 1/2 quarts cold water; 1 medium orange, quartered; 5 lbs turkey breast; cooking spray

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
8 whole cloves
6 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 quarts cold water
1 medium orange, quartered
5 lbs turkey breast
cooking spray

Directions

1

In a large stockpot, or 2 gallon freezer bag, combine the apple juice through the water.
2

Squeeze the juice from the orange quarters and add to the brine.
3

Stir to combine.
4

Add the turkey, making sure it is completely submerged in the brine.
5

Refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
6

Drain and discard marinade.
7

Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry.
8

Place turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
9

Spray the breast with cooking spray to promote browning.
10

Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
11

Let rest 15 minutes before carving.