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Apple Cider Brined Boneless Turkey Breast

Prep 20 min Cook 1 hr 15 min Total 9 hr 15 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

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Tying a boneless roast into an even cylinder means it cooks evenly from end to end.

Ingredients

  • Brine

Method

  1. 01

    Dissolve salt in warmed cider, add cold water and rosemary, cool. Brine turkey 6–8 hours refrigerated.

  2. 02

    Pat dry, roll skin-side out and tie every 2 inches. Heat oven to 375°F.

  3. 03

    Brown skin side in oil in an ovenproof skillet 4 minutes.

  4. 04

    Roast 60–75 minutes until 155°F, brushing with the cider glaze for the last 15 minutes.

  5. 05

    Rest 15 minutes, snip strings and slice.

Notes & swaps

  • Tying a boneless roast into an even cylinder means it cooks evenly from end to end.

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