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turkey breast and gravy

Garlic Rosemary Roast Turkey Breast

Turkey isn't just for the holidays. Whip up a juicy, tender roast turkey breast flavored with garlic and rosemary all year long.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 white onions sliced
  • 5-6 lb bone-in turkey breast defrosted
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter 1½ sticks, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary minced +2-3 sprigs
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme +2-3 sprigs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1½ cup chicken stock
Gravy
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1½ cup pan drippings
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°
  2. Place sliced onions in the bottom of a medium sized roasting pan. Scatter additional rosemary and thyme sprigs over the onions.
  3. Pat the turkey breast dry and place on top of the onions and herbs.
  4. In a bowl, combine butter, garlic, minced rosemary and thyme, oregano, lemon juice and zest, and salt and pepper. Loosen the skin from the meat and push ⅓ of the butter underneath the skin. Smear the rest on the outside of the breast.
  5. Pour the stock into the bottom of the pan to allow steam and prevent burning
  6. Roast the breast for 1½-2 hours, depending on the weight. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. It is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 163-165 (it will reach a final temp of about 170 after resting).
  7. If the skin darkens to quickly, loosely tent the pan with foil
  8. Allow the breast to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Gravy
  1. While the turkey is is resting, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk.
  2. Carefully pour in 1½cups of the liquid from the bottom of the roasting pan (subbing chicken stock if you do not have enough).
  3. Continue to whisk and bring to a simmer until it has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve on the side of the turkey and enjoy!