Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 lb Bone-in Turkey Breast
  • 4 ounces softened unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 quartz water
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Instruction

  • In a large pot combine the water and kosher salt.
  • Rinse and pat dry the turkey breast.
  • Place the turkey breast in the large pot and refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • Rinse the turkey and pat dry it with a paper towel.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, chopped garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub the butter mixture under the skin and outside of the turkey breast.
  • Cover the turkey with foil and bake for 2 1/2 hours.
  • In a small bowl combine the melted butter and maple syrup.
  • Brush the entire turkey breast with the maple mixture.
  • Place the turkey back in the oven, uncovered, while brushing with the maple butter every 15 minutes, and cook until the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Let the turkey breast rest for 20 minutes covered before carving.