Herb Butter Turkey Breast

VT-05 Herb Butter Turkey Breast
Holiday-grade protein ration • Juicy, aromatic, tradition-safe
RADS -- Unscored
8 servings Prep: 20 min Total: 2 hr
poultry holiday legacy comfort oven
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Ingredients

  • Turkey breast (bone-in or boneless)
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Fresh thyme, chopped
  • Garlic, minced
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub mixture all over turkey, including under the skin if possible.
  5. Place turkey in roasting pan.
  6. Roast until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients

Core

  • Turkey breast (bone-in or boneless)
  • Unsalted butter, softened

Seasoning & Herbs

  • Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Fresh thyme, chopped
  • Garlic, minced
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

Butter Coat

  • Mix butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub mixture all over turkey, including under the skin if possible.

Roast

  • Place turkey in roasting pan.
  • Roast until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

Rest

  • Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Overseer’s Notes

  • Resting is mandatory for juice retention.
  • Great alternative to full turkey.
  • Save drippings for gravy.

Pairings

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Cranberry sauce

Timeline (≈ 2 hr total)

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Roast: 1 hr 30 min
  • Rest: 10 min