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Honey-Roasted Turkey Breast

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 full turkey breast 6-7 pounds, bone in, skin on, fully thawed
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup Busy Bee Raw Honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500 F.
  • Season turkey liberally on both sides with salt and pepper; let sit at room temperature 1 hour in large roasting pan with roasting rack.
  • To make glaze: In medium saucepan over high heat, combine honey, orange juice, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic.
  • Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes, or until reduced by two-thirds.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place roasting pan in center of oven and reduce temperature to 350 F.
  • After 45 minutes, brush on layer of glaze. Cook 10 minutes.
  • Brush on another layer of glaze. Cook 10 minutes.
  • Brush on one more layer of glaze, cooking until internal temperature of turkey registers 165 F.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 30 minutes.
  • Cut meat from bone, slice and drizzle with remaining glaze before serving.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, holiday, thanksigiving