Stuffed Turkey Breast
Photo: Andre Baranowski
SERVES 4 – 6
1 12-lb. turkey breast, skin-on
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2–3 cups prepared Bread Stuffing
2 tbsp. canola oil
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1. Place the whole, turkey breast skin side down between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound breast to a 1⁄2" thickness. Discard plastic wrap. Season breast all over with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange breast so that long sides are parallel to you.
2. Mound stuffing along center of breast, from short end to short end. Fold one long end of the breast over stuffing; roll forward to make a tight cylinder; tuck in ends. Tie breast with kitchen twine at 1" intervals to secure.
3. Heat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a 12" ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown turkey on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven; cook, basting with butter, until an instant-read thermometer reads 155°, about 45 minutes. Transfer turkey to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Remove twine; slice.
This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #115
Ratings & Reviews (5)
do you really mean a 12 pound turkey breast? that bird would have had to weigh something like 30 pounds before breast was removed.
did you really mean the breast of a 12 pound turkey?
12 pounds of turkey breast would serve at least 12 people and more likely closer to 24.
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