Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast
A festive maple bourbon turkey breast recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 95 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in skin-on turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- Season: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat turkey dry and season all over with salt and pepper.
- Add herb butter: Mix butter, sage, and thyme; rub under and over the skin. Set turkey on a rack over a roasting pan with stock.
- Make the glaze: Simmer maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon, vinegar, and garlic for 5 minutes until lightly syrupy.
- Roast and glaze: Roast 60 minutes, then brush with glaze every 10 minutes until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C), about 25 to 35 minutes more.
- Rest: Rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan juices.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.