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Ingredients
- 1 whl turkey breast - (5 to 6 lbs)
- 1 Tbsp. butter melted
- 2/3 c. kosher salt
- 1/2 c. honey
- 10 whl allspice crushed
- 1/4 c. coarsely-minced peeled fresh ginger
- 4 x garlic cloves bruised with the side of a knife
- 4 whl cloves
- 2 x bay leaves
- 1 x cinnamon stick
Method
- To prepare The Brine: In a large, 8-qt stockpot, dissolve the salt in 2 c. of very warm water.
- Add in the rest of the brine ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cold to room temperature.
- Rinse the turkey breast under cool water, drain, and place the turkey in the brine.
- Surround it with about 6 c. of ice cubes.
- Add in sufficient water to totally cover the turkey breast by at least 1/2 inch.
- Carefully stir the brine one last time.
- Cover and chill 12 hrs or possibly overnight.
- Remove the turkey breast from the pot and throw away the brine.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Place the turkey, skin-side up, in a roasting pan set in a disposable aluminum pan.
- Brush the skin with the melted butter.
- Grill over Indirect Medium heat till the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees, about 1 1/2 hrs.
- Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 min before carving into thin slices.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments: This tasty number is just the ticket for a smaller crowd, or possibly to supplement the menu for a large one.
