Jerk Turkey Breast
Start by preparing a flavorful brine with kosher salt, brown sugar, chicken stock, spices, herbs, and iced water. Submerge a thawed turkey breast in the brine overnight. Discard the brine and marinate the turkey with jerk seasoning, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Roast the turkey at a high temperature initially, then lower the heat, covering it with foil to retain moisture. Cook until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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
Instructions
- Boil brine ingredients, except iced water in a large pot and cool.1/2 Cup Kosher Salt, 8 Cups Chicken Stock, 1 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tsp Allspice Berries, 1/2 tsp Ginger, 1/2 Onion, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 1/2 Cup Water, 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme, 1/2 tsp Ground Sage, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Brine thawed, turkey breast (breast side down) with iced water overnight in refrigerator.4 Cups Iced Water, A 7 Lb Turkey Breast
- Discard brine and marinate turkey breast in jerk seasoning, soy sauce and garlic.1/4 Cup Soy Sauce, 6 Cloves 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 unti