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Whole Turkey Breasts
Shanna's Vermouth Breast
2 x turkey breasts (7 pounds each)
4 x celery ribs cut in quarters
2 lrg carrots cut in quarters
2 med onions cut in quarters
2 x fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
1/4 cup fines herbes
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 cup dry vermouth
Method :
Rinse turkey breasts with cold water and pat dry. Place half of the vegetables
and thyme sprig into each turkey cavity; close cavities, and tie with string.
Place breasts, cavity side down, in a roasting pan; brush with butter. Sprinkle
with fines herbes, salt, and pepper. Add vermouth to pan.
Bake at 400 for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350, and bake 2 hours and 10 minutes
or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 170
degrees, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Shield with foil after 1 1/2
hours to prevent excessive browning. Let turkey stand 15 to 25 minutes before
slicing.