Moist and Tender Turkey Breast

This recipe is real easy and simple; it was perfect for my lazy day.  Next time, I will marinade and inject turkey with butter mixture then let it sit overnight and let it cook in the crock pot!!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 (5 -20 lb) fresh or frozen turkey breast (thawed) or 1 (5 -20 lb) turkey
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (I used Garlic & Herb butter, yum!!)
• 12 ounces chicken broth or white wine
• 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions:

1.      Line the roasting baking pan with foil.  Place turkey or turkey breast on the rack of a roasting pan.

2.    Combine melted butter and chicken broth.  Poor over turkey.

3.      Rub mayonnaise all over turkey's exterior. Salt lightly if desired

4.      Roast at 300°-325°F until internal temperature reaches 170°F on an instant read thermometer. (I raise the temperature to 350° for the last approximate 30-45 minutes to crisp skin).

5.      Remove from oven and let sit for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Note: because the butter and broth are for making gravy, if you need to make a lot of gravy, double the amount of both.
 

To make gravy:  pour pan drippings into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch per cup of broth/drippings to 1/4 cup cold water. (You'll usually need 2-3 tablespoons) Mix well to dissolve. Stir cornstarch mixture into broth and stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. If too thin, dissolve more cornstarch in water and add until desired thickness. If too thick, add water or more broth to thin.

 

This recipe is from www.food.com  Thank you, Marg (CaymanDesigns) for sharing your recipe.