Brined Turkey Breast with Cranberry Jus Recipe

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Brined Turkey Breast with Cranberry Jus
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  1. In a large bowl or pan (at least 8 qt.), combine 4 quarts water, kosher salt, and 3/4 cup sugar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Rinse turkey and trim off back, ribs, wing meat, and excess neck skin if attached. Submerge turkey in brine, cover, and chill, turning turkey occasionally, at least 12 hours or up to 24 (see notes).
  2. Lift turkey from brine, rinse well, and pat dry; discard brine. Set turkey, skin up, on a rack in a 10- by 15-inch roasting pan. Brush skin with melted butter.
  3. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until a thermometer inserted through thickest part of breast to bone registers 160°, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, put remaining 1/4 cup sugar in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat; shake pan often until sugar is amber-colored, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup broth and the cranberry concentrate; stir over medium-high heat until blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Transfer turkey to a platter or board; let rest in a warm place about 10 minutes. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth to roasting pan and stir to free browned bits. Pour drippings through a fine strainer into cranberry mixture. Add any juices accumulated on platter from turkey. Stir over high heat until boiling. Remove from heat and skim off and discard any fat. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a gravy boat.
  6. Slice turkey and serve with cranberry pan juices to add to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3411.16 Kcal (14282 kJ)
Calories from fat 593.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.92g 101%
Cholesterol 1391.03mg 464%
Sodium 50693.59mg 2112%
Potassium 13580.33mg 289%
Total Carbs 239.59g 80%
Sugars 176.37g 705%
Protein 435.5g 871%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 258.4mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.64 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 101%
Cholesterol 46.34mg 464%
Sodium 1688.76mg 2112%
Potassium 452.4mg 289%
Total Carbs 7.98g 80%
Sugars 5.88g 705%
Protein 14.51g 871%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 65%
Calcium 8.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 73.7
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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