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Roasted Turkey Breast with Chardonnay Gravy

Melissa
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Marinating time 12 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings 6 servings (with a ~6 lb. turkey breast)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart low sodium vegetable stock
  • ¾ cup kosher salt
  • 5 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp. whole mustard seeds
  • 4-5 sprigs rosemary
  • 4-5 sprigs thyme
  • 4-5 cloves garlic whole, smashed
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 bottle chardonnay (750 ml bottle) divided
  • 1 whole bone-in turkey breast 5-6 lbs, approx
  • water to cover the turkey breast
  • 4 tbsp. butter softened, divided
  • 2 tbsp. oil light in color like light olive oil or canola
  • 4 tbsp. fresh sage minced, divided
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or turkey stock
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable stock, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds large stockpot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stir occasionally until salt is dissolved. Cool to room temperature (throw in some ice to cool faster if needed).
  • Add herbs, garlic, onion, and half bottle of chardonnay (~11 oz.) to the pot. Place turkey breast into the pot, breast down. If turkey is not fully submerged, add enough cold water to cover. Store in refrigerator overnight or at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Once ready, remove turkey breast from brine and pat dry. Place breast in roasting pan (recommend one with a roasting rack), breast side up. Mix together 2 tbsp. butter, oil, and 2 tbsp. fresh sage and rub all over turkey breast including under the skin. Place a probe thermometer with a temperature alarm (highly recommended) into the thickest part of the breast. Set the thermometer alarm to 160 degrees F.
  • Roast turkey breast at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F for the rest of the cooking duration. Continue roasting until probe thermometer alarm goes off when the turkey breast is 160 degrees F. A 5-6 pound turkey breast will likely take between 1 ½-2 ¼ hours. Once turkey breast has reached 160 degrees F. Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or until thermometer reaches 165 degrees F before carving.
  • While turkey is resting, add drippings to a large glass measuring cup (or degreasing cup) and skim off the fat to reserve the drippings. Add the drippings, the stock, ½ cup of chardonnay to a small pot, and 2 tbsp. minced sage (or other minced herbs of your choosing like thyme and/or rosemary) to a small pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until mixture has reduced. In a separate, small bowl mix together 2 tbsp. soften butter and all-purpose flour into a paste. Add butter-flour paste to simmering stock mixture and boil until gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition

Calories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 93gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 265mgSodium: 15749mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 684IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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