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Kat's Brine Turkey
1 whl turkey breast - (5 to 6 lbs)
1 tbl butter melted
THE BRINE
2/3 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup honey
10 whl allspice crushed
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped 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-quart stockpot, dissolve the salt in 2 cups
of very hot water. Add the rest of the brine ingredients and stir to combine.
Cool to room temperature.
Rinse the turkey breast under cold water, drain, and place the turkey in the
brine. Surround it with about 6 cups of ice cubes. Add enough water to totally
cover the turkey breast by at least 1/2 inch. Carefully stir the brine one last
time. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
Remove the turkey breast from the pot and discard 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
until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees, about
1 1/2 hours. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and let it rest for
15 minutes before carving into thin slices.
This recipe yields 6 servings.