Dry Brined Roast Turkey Breast

All the good part of the bird, none of the anxiety.

⏱ 2 hr · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in turkey breast, about 6 lb
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 1 tbsp chopped sage
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 onion, quartered

Steps

1. Salt the breast all over and refrigerate uncovered 12-24 hours. This seasons the meat and dries the skin.
2. Heat the oven to 425F. Let the turkey sit out 45 minutes.
3. Mash the butter with the herbs and pepper and push it under the skin, then rub the outside.
4. Set on the onion in a roasting pan and add the stock.
5. Roast 20 minutes, then reduce to 350F and cook 60-75 minutes more, until the thickest part reads 160F.
6. Rest 20 minutes before carving.