Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe

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Honey and Thyme-Brined Turkey Breast
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  1. Combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons pepper, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add remaining 6 cups water, salt, honey, and sugar, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Pour salt mixture into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and turkey; seal. Refrigerate 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Remove turkey from bag, and discard brine. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub turkey with oil. Combine 1 tablespoon pepper and chopped thyme; rub over turkey.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°.
  4. Place the turkey on a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into thickest portion of the breast registers 180°. Place turkey on a platter. Cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.85 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.03g 8%
Cholesterol 24.56mg 8%
Sodium 1088.69mg 45%
Potassium 141.51mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.23g 6%
Sugars 16.05g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.99 Kcal (251 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 8%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 8%
Sodium 450.93mg 45%
Potassium 58.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.13g 6%
Sugars 6.65g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 2%
Protein 3.52g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 13.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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