Hard Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

 

Turkey is a staple in the kitchen this time of year and we’ve got you covered. #PickCider this holiday season by elevating your turkey dish with our 10x gold medal-winning cider - Original Gold. This dish is our take on a recipe inspired by a popular food blog Budget Bites.

Hard Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb. Split turkey breast (bone-in, skin on) 

  • 4 tbsp Butter, room temperature 

  • 1 tsp Dried sage 

  • 1 tsp Dried rosemary 

  • 1 tsp Dried thyme 

  • 3/4 tsp Salt 

  • 1 Large apple

  • 1 Onion 

  • 1/2 cup Original Gold cider 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and salt in a small bowl and mix them together until they form a paste. 

  2. Pat the split turkey breast dry with a paper towel, then use your hand to separate the skin from the breast meat, leaving it intact on the sides, and creating a pocket to fill with the herb butter. Spread about 1/3 of the butter herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter on top of the skin and all over the exterior of the turkey breast.

  3. Slice the apple and onion into wedges. Sprinkle the apple and onion wedges in the bottom of a casserole dish, then place the seasoned turkey breast on top. Pour 1/2 cup of Original Gold cider into the bottom of the casserole dish.

  4. Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and roast the turkey for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Begin to check the turkey after 1 hour. If the top begins to brown too much before the internal temperature reaches its mark, cover the turkey with foil as it bakes. Make sure to test the temperature in the thickest part of the breast, without touching bone. 

  5. Let the turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve the roasted apples and onions along with the sliced breast and spoon the drippings over top.

 
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