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Brine:
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2 quarts water
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5 oranges - juiced and zest cut off in large strips
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2 cups kosher salt
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1 cup white sugar
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12 black tea bags
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4 bay leaves
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6 whole cloves
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12 whole black peppercorns
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1 cup bourbon whiskey
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4 quarts cold water, or as needed
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1 (8 pound) whole turkey breast
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Seasoned Butter:
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2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed
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1 tablespoon paprika
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
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6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
Orange, Tea, Bourbon-Brined Paprika Butter Turkey
Great-tasting roast turkey flavor. Cook an 8-pound turkey breast on the weekend and enjoy flavorful turkey sandwiches all week. Can also be used on a full-size turkey. Cooking time is about 15 minutes per pound. If desired, make 1 cup seasoned butter and add 2 tablespoons to your turkey gravy.
Nutrition Information
219
Calories
31g
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
777mg
Potassium
1g
Fiber
4g
Sugar