Description
Herb-roasted turkey breast from Ina Garten offers a succulent centerpiece for holiday meals. Generous herbs and butter infuse rich flavor, while simple preparation ensures delicious results you’ll savor with each tender slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole bone-in turkey breast (6½ to 7 lb / 2.95 to 3.18 kg)
- 2 tbsps good olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsps dry mustard
- 1½ tsps kosher salt
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 2 tsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Craft a potent herb infusion by whisking olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, rosemary, sage, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper into a harmonious marinade.
- Oven Configuration: Preheat the oven to 165°C / 325°F, establishing the perfect thermal environment for roasting.
- Turkey Positioning: Place the turkey breast skin-side up on a roasting rack within a deep pan, ensuring optimal heat circulation and moisture retention.
- Flavor Infusion: Generously massage the herb mixture across the turkey, strategically lifting the skin to embed half the aromatic blend directly onto the meat, maximizing flavor depth.
- Moisture Enhancement: Pour white wine into the pan’s base, creating a succulent cooking foundation that will intensify the turkey’s natural richness.
- Roasting Process: Slide the prepared turkey into the preheated oven, roasting for 1½ to 1¾ hours while maintaining a vigilant watch over its progression.
- Doneness Verification: Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the turkey reaches a safe internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F at its thickest point.
- Skin Protection: If browning occurs too rapidly, loosely shield the turkey with aluminum foil to prevent excessive charring.
- Resting Period: After removing from the oven, tent the turkey with foil and allow 15 minutes of rest to redistribute internal juices and ensure peak tenderness.
- Serving Finale: Carve the turkey breast against the grain, presenting elegant slices accompanied by a delicate drizzle of concentrated pan juices.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Combine all herb ingredients in a bowl beforehand to create a uniform, intensely flavored mixture that coats the turkey evenly.
- Skin Technique: Gently separate the skin from the meat to allow the herb mixture to penetrate deeply, ensuring maximum flavor in every bite.
- Temperature Watch: Use an instant-read thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding dry meat by checking the internal temperature reaches exactly 74°C / 165°F.
- Resting Rule: Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes after cooking to lock in juices, resulting in tender, succulent meat that cuts like butter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg