Herb Rotisserie Turkey Breast Food

HERB ROTISSERIE TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Mix vegetable broth, kosher salt and brown sugar. Heat on stove until salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
• 2. Place turkey in a stockpot and add vegetable stock mixture. Add turkey breast to cooled mixture. Finish filling the stock pot with water until turkey breast is covered. Place in refrigerator to set overnight. (When refrigerator space is limited, place in a LARGE zip bag, zip closed and put in a cooler with ice).
• 3. Next morning, mix mustard, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs.
• 4. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place garlic cloves and some herb mixture gently under the skin of the turkey breast. Cover the rest of the turkey breast with herb mixture, saving some to baste on turkey while roasting (if you've used most of it on the turkey before roasting, just make up some more of the herb mixture for basting.) Place turkey in a container to marinate several hours or overnight.
• 5. If cooking on a rotisserie, wrap turkey a few times with cooking twine to hold together on the rotisserie. Place turkey on spit and cook on rotisserie at 20 minutes per pound. If roasting, place in a 350 degree oven and cook for 20 minutes per pound. When finished cooking, be sure and let turkey "rest" at least 30 minutes before carving.
• 6. Baste turkey breast with herb mixture about every 30 - 45 minutes of roasting time. The EVOO and paprika will allow the turkey to brown well.
• 7. When finished with slicing your meat off the bone, save the carcass and place in a pan with water and chicken broth to remove the remainder of meat and make some turkey soup. Be sure and save your turkey drippings for some of the most flavorful turkey noodle soup.

ROTISSERIE FRESH HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
• Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
• Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
• Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
• Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
• Place the tarragon inside the bird.
• Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
• If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
• Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
• Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
• Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
• Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
• Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
• Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.

ROTISSERIE TURKEY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix together the seasoning.
• Rub over the surface and inside of cleaned and dry turkey. This is best done the night before to let the seasoning permeate the meat.
• Stuff the turkey with the onions, carrots, and apples and place securely on the rotisserie skewer. Test it to make sure it's well-balanced and tightly-secured. Make sure that the wings and legs are firmly tied to the bird.
• Prepare the rotisserie grill by removing grate and placing a drip pan in the center. The pan should be big enough to hold the turkey itself.
• Light the grill and let it heat up. If using a charcoal grill , make a medium fire around the drip pan. With gas, turn the burners to medium, but generally follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Half fill the drip pan with water and place the turkey on rotisserie. The cooking times should be similar to that of a 350 F/175 C oven. You will need to use a meat thermometer to be sure of doneness.
• Remove the turkey from grill when the internal temperature reaches 185 F/85 C. The water in the drip pan is there to keep the drippings from evaporating away. If the pan goes dry add more water.
• Serve and enjoy!

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Roast the turkey for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast. (I test in several places.) If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.