6/29/09

Citrus-Glazed Turkey Breast with Roasted Red Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
1 (5 lb.) fresh turkey breast
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. chopped fresh rosemary, divided
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
½ tsp. chopped fresh oregano
3 ½ tsp. salt, divided
2 tsp. black pepper, divided
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups water
3 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Citrus Glaze

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°.
Wash turkey breast, and place on the rack of a roasting pan.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp. parsley, ½ tsp. rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
Add 1 ½ tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, and vegetable oil.
Rub mixture over turkey.
Add 2 cups water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
Cover turkey with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, and remaining 1 Tbsp. parsley, 1 Tbsp. rosemary, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper.
Toss or stir to coat.
After turkey has cooked for 45 minutes, remove roasting pan from oven and remove lid or foil covering.
Carefully discard water in the bottom of the pan.
Place potatoes in the bottom of the roasting pan
Place rack with turkey over potatoes
Brush half of Citrus Glaze evenly over turkey.
Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
Brush remaining Citrus glaze over turkey.
Bake for an additional 45-60 minutes*, or until meat thermometer registers 180°.
Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve with roasted red potatoes and top with juices from bottom of the pan.

NOTES
*Rotate pan once to promote even browning.

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