Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Orange, Tea, Bourbon-Brined Paprika Butter Turkey
18 ingredients
15 min + 2 hr
1 whole turkey breast
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"Great-tasting roast turkey flavor. Cook an 8-pound turkey breast on the weekend and enjoy flavorful turkey sandwiches all week. Can also be used on a full-size turkey. Cooking time is about 15 minutes per pound. If desired, make 1 cup seasoned butter and add 2 tablespoons to your turkey gravy."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
438
Calories
33g
Protein
16g
Fat
33g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 15 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Bourbon Whiskey | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 33 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Black Tea | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Brine:
- 2 quarts water
- 5 oranges - juiced and zest cut off in large strips
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 12 black tea bags
- 4 bay leaves
- 6 whole cloves
- 12 whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup bourbon whiskey
- 4 quarts cold water, or as needed
- 1 (8 pound) whole turkey breast
- Seasoned Butter:
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions
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