Turkey Breast with Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe
Looking for a delicious turkey dish? This Turkey Breast with Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Meat thermometer
- Small saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- For the turkey you need one turkey breast (3-4 pounds).
- Use olive oil salt, and black pepper.
- Add fresh rosemary and thyme.
- For the sauce get fresh cranberries (2 cups).
- You'll need one orange juice and zest.
- Grab sugar and a bit of water.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon too.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Rub it with olive oil generously.
- Season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Add fresh herbs on top.
- Place turkey in the roasting pan.
- Cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Use your meat thermometer to check temperature.
- It should reach 165°F internally.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Combine cranberries, orange juice, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Add orange zest and cinnamon.
- Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir occasionally until cranberries burst.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Don't skip the resting time after roasting.
- This keeps the turkey juicy inside.
- Make the sauce while turkey cooks to save time.
- Taste and adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Fresh cranberries work better than frozen ones.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect results every time.