Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2.5-3 kg single turkey breast, skin on, bone in.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Black pepper.
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4 rosemary sprigs.
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8 sage sprigs.
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10 thyme sprigs.
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12 garlic cloves, smashed.
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150g unsalted butter, softened.
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1 1/4 teaspoon table salt (for butter).
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for butter).
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4 large garlic cloves, minced.
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage.
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary.
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves.
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley.
# Instructions:
01 -
Remove turkey from fridge 45 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
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Place smashed garlic and herb bunches in middle of baking dish.
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Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
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Loosen skin with spoon, smear 2/3 butter under skin. Spread remaining on surface and underside.
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Place turkey on herbs, reduce heat to 180C/350F, roast 1.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
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Cook until internal temperature reaches 74C/165F. Cover with foil when golden.
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Rest 15-20 minutes before carving. Serve with butter pan sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
Can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead.
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Allow 15 minutes cooking per 500g/1lb of turkey.
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Dried herbs can be substituted for fresh.
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Reduce salt if using brined turkey.