Description
Barefoot Contessa’s herb-roasted turkey breast delivers succulent, flavorful meat with classic Ina Garten elegance. Home cooks savor this simple yet sophisticated recipe that brings Mediterranean herb notes to a reliable, delicious centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole bone-in turkey breast (3 to 3.2 kg / 6.6 to 7.0 lbs)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 2 fl oz) good olive oil
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) dry white wine
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 tsps dry mustard
- 1½ tsps kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Herb Infusion: Create a vibrant marinade by whisking extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, chopped rosemary, sage, and thyme. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to develop a robust, aromatic mixture.
- Turkey Preparation: Position turkey breast on a roasting rack, skin-side up. Carefully separate skin from meat and generously apply half the herbal mixture underneath, then massage remaining seasoning over the entire exterior surface.
- Roasting Setup: Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Pour white wine into roasting pan bottom to ensure moisture and create rich pan juices. Place seasoned turkey in oven, roasting for 1½ to 1¾ hours.
- Temperature Monitoring: Keep watch over turkey’s browning process. If skin browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Use instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) in the thickest section.
- Resting and Serving: Remove turkey from oven and cover with foil for 15 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute. Slice into elegant portions and serve with collected pan juices, ensuring a succulent and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Herb Infusion Technique: Blend herbs and oil thoroughly to maximize flavor penetration, allowing ingredients to marry for more intense taste profile.
- Skin Preparation Trick: Gently separate skin from meat without tearing, creating a perfect pocket for herb mixture to enhance moisture and seasoning.
- Temperature Monitoring: Use instant-read thermometer precisely at thickest part of breast to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking.
- Resting Ritual: Allow turkey to rest covered for exactly 15 minutes, which redistributes internal juices, ensuring succulent and tender meat slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg