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Start the New Year with a delicious take on a classic dish—Jerk Turkey Breast. This vibrant and aromatic recipe pairs the flavorful notes of jerk seasoning with succulent turkey, creating an impressive centerpiece for your New Year’s feast. Whether you’re enjoying a family gathering or a festive celebration, this dish promises to inspire a year filled with culinary adventures and cherished moments.
Jerk Turkey Breast Recipe
Begin by crafting a zesty brine from kosher salt, brown sugar, chicken stock, spices, herbs, and iced water. Fully immerse a thawed turkey breast in the brine overnight. Afterward, remove the brine and coat the turkey with jerk seasoning, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Start roasting the turkey at a high temperature, then reduce the heat while covering it with foil to ensure moisture retention. Cook until the turkey reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
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
- In a large pot, boil brine ingredients except iced water, then 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 reduce oven to 350°F.
- Cover with foil.
- Roast for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
Conclusion
This remarkable Jerk Turkey Breast recipe is a flavorful reinvention of a holiday staple, highlighting the delicious and zesty essence of jerk spices combined with juicy turkey. Ideal for festive occasions, it’s sure to captivate your guests with its savory allure. Enjoy!
