Believe me, this recipe is from Guy Fier, who received 5 stars in ranking, fully lives up to its name. Keep that in mind recipe when you cook for those who prefer white meat dark because Guy takes a whole bird, cuts off its legs and wings, leaving them for the broth and then baking only the pickled breast индейки. 
Time: 2 час. Complexity: easy Servings: 8 – 10 Measured containers are used in recipes volume: 1 cup (st.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cups (st.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (Art.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
Turkey
- 1 fresh turkey (6.4 – 7.3 kg)
- Brine (see ingredients below)
- 1 tbsp. l dry sage
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp granular onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. l canola oil
Brine
- 6 l water
- 8 tbsp. ice cubes
- 1 tbsp. coarse salt
- 1/3 Art. brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp. molasses
- 7 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp. l black pepper peas
Recipes with similar ingredients: turkey, dried onions, garlic granules, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, brown sugar, molasses, black pepper, sage
Recipe preparation:
- Cut turkey legs and wings or ask them to do it the butcher. Set them aside for the broth. Put the turkey breast in a large pan or double clean plastic bag. When the pickle cool completely, fill them with turkey and put the pan in refrigerator for 12 hours. Rinse with cold water for 5 minutes, strain and dry well with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix dry spices and lemon zest. Grate sprinkle turkey with canola oil; the remaining mixture can be put inside. Cover loosely and put in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and leave on the table for 15 minutes.
- During this time, preheat the oven to 220 ° C. In a large, deep bake pan, set the wire rack, put the turkey on it breast down and bake for 35 minutes. Gently flip the carcass and reduce the temperature to 190 ° C. Continue to bake for 1 h. 45 min., while the culinary thermometer inserted into the deepest part breasts will not show 77 ° C. An hour from the start of cooking check readiness every 15 min.
- Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with foil and leave in shape for 10 minutes Slice and serve immediately. For brine: B large saucepan mix 3 liters. water, 1 cup coarse salt, brown sugar, molasses, sage leaves and peppercorns. Heat until salt dissolves and remove from heat. Add 3 l cold water and 8 tbsp. ice. Exit: pickle pickle 1 breast (turkey 5.5 kg.)
