- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 5 lbs whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 c melted butter
- 1/4 c dry white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 garlic, cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Preparation
Step 1
heat oven to 325 and place turkey, skin side up in a shallow roasting pan and insert ovenproof thermometer in the thickest part of turkey making sure to not touch the bone
Step 2
roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours
Step 3
while turkey is roasting, mix butter, wine, thyme, salt paprika, and garlic. after turkey has roasted 1 hour, brush with half of the butter mixture. roast for 30 more min and then brush with remaining butter mixture. roast for 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 170 and turkey is no longer pink when you cut into center
Step 4
when turkey is done, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm. let rest about 15 min so juices can redistribute
Step 5
to make gravy; while turkey is resting, pour pan drippings into measuring cup and skim fat from drippings. add enough water to drippings to measure 2 cups. heat drippings to boiling in 1 qt saucepan. mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into drippings. boi and stir one minute
Step 6
serve gray with turkey