News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Nov. 18, 2022: As Caribbean immigrants in the US countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday, many are already planning their minus that includes extra spice and Caribbean dishes that take the place of many of the typical American cuisine. For many, that include adding a twist on the main attraction – the turkey by doing a jerk turkey or jerk turkey breast for those watching their health. Here’s how you too can do this easily and simply for Thanksgiving.
INGREDIENTS
Brine:
1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
8 Cups Chicken Stock
1 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
1 tsp Allspice Berries
1/2 tsp Ginger, Grated
1/2 Onion, Sliced
1 Cinnamon Stick
1/2 Cup Water
2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
1/2 tsp Ground Sage
4 Cups Iced Water
Marinade:
3 Tbsp Jerk Seasoning
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
A 7 Lb Turkey Breast
METHOD
Boil brine ingredients, except iced water in a large pot and cool.
Brine thawed, turkey breast (breast side down) with iced water overnight in refrigerator.
Discard brine and marinate turkey breast in jerk seasoning, soy sauce and garlic.
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Roast turkey breast, breast side up, for 30 minutes, then set oven to 350°F.
Cover with foil.
Roast for another 1 hour and 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F.
Bon Appetite and Happy Thanksgiving.
