Brined Roast Turkey Breast w/Gravy

Series 12 - Best Ever Turkey & Leftovers, Episode 1
Brined Roasted Turkey Breast w/Gravy

In this video, we cook a half turkey breast (3 lbs) sharing tips & tricks for the most flavorful, succulent meat and the perfect gravy to serve with it.

Although we are cooking a breast, all of these chef's secrets are applicable to the whole turkey (we even give the sized-up brine ratio below if you want to brine a whole bird).

We share:
The steps before, during & after roasting for the most flavorful and succulent turkey meat
How to make the most delicious, lump-free gravy
How to streamline steps in the gravy making process to save time, more easily remove the fat from the drippings, and save burner space on the stove at the moment you most need it.

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Difficulty Level: Moderate

0:00 - Channel Intro
0:27 - Brined Roasted Turkey Intro
2:10 - Brine, Turkey & Gravy Ingredients
3:54 - Brining Instruction
4:48 - Roasting Instruction
8:02 - Gravy Instruction
11:24 - Carving Instruction

Here is the Brine Recipe for a Whole Turkey (credit: Chez Panisse)
40 cups cold water (give or take a few cups)
2 cups kosher salt
1 cup sugar
Cloves from 1 head garlic, peeled
2 bay leaves, torn into pieces
1 branch fresh thyme
2 whole allspice, crushed (optional)
1 juniper berry, smashed (optional)
Brine overnight in a non-metal container in refrigerator, or in food-safe bags (I use doubled Reynolds turkey roasting bags) in ice chest packed with ice.

Series 12 - Best Ever Turkey & Leftovers
This 3 part series is for everyone who loves turkey but needs creative ideas for the leftovers.

We’re going to start with teaching you how to make a brined roast turkey breast and gravy when you don’t want to cook a whole bird. This is the same method I use every year for a whole turkey, just sized down to a half breast (which is still around 3 lbs. of meat - enough for 3 meals for 2 people!).

The most common ways to use turkey leftovers are well-known and delicious - sandwiches, soup, or simply reheated for a Thanksgiving redux.

But I love the idea of making a completely new dish from the turkey meat to switch it up and make it interesting!

How about turkey enchiladas and turkey pot pie? Both warming comfort foods that will elevate your turkey in a new way.

Episode 1 11/18 -    • Brined Roast Turkey Breast w/Gravy  
Episode 2 11/25 -    • Turkey Enchiladas  
Episode 3 12/2 - Turkey Pot Pie