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Half turkey breast with herb butter

half turkey breast in a white baking dish
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I’m so glad to be able to have dry turkey days behind me. Salting the meat ahead is a total game changer! This simple herb butter and a little black pepper is all you need for the perfect bird. Except you also need cranberry sauce 😉

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 24 hrs
  • Cook Time: 2.5 hours
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • turkey breast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 5 tbsp butter, softened
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the turkey breast all over fairly liberally with salt 24 hours before you plan to cook. Make sure to lift the skin and rub salt underneath. 
  2. Preheat oven to 450F.
  3. Combine softened butter with chopped herbs until mixed. Rub the butter all over the turkey breast and under the skin. Sprinkle with black pepper.half turkey breast smothered in herb butter
  4. Cook for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 375F. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165F on a meat thermometer. Start checking at one hour and 45 minutes, then in 15 minute increments until it reaches temperature. Insert in the thickest part of the breast. Enjoy!half turkey breast with herb breast in a white baking dish

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/half-turkey-breast-with-herb-butter/