Description
A festive and flavorful dish featuring a juicy turkey breast glazed with a rich cranberry and orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Loosen the skin of the turkey breast and rub half the herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining mixture over the skin and inside the cavity.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
- Roast for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- In the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey breast with the cranberry orange glaze every 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes, then carve and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor.
- Ensure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 3 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg