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Turkey Pastrami

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Submitted by kalicricket

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

90 min

READY

50 hrs

Ingredients

1 1
EACH EACH TURKEY BREAST
2 1/2 pounds, skin on *
brine
1 0.9
QUART L WATER *
½ 118
CUP ML BROWN SUGAR
tightly-packed *
½ 118
CUP ML KOSHER SALT
Dry spice mix
1 15
TABLESPOON ML BLACK PEPPERCORNS
whole
2 1E+1
TEASPOON ML THYME
dried *
3 3
EACH EACH BAY LEAVES *
1 5
TEASPOON ML CLOVES
whole
6 6
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
roughly chopped
1 5
TEASPOON ML JUNIPER BERRIES
dried *
Dry rub
79
CUP ML JUNIPER BERRIES
crushed, dried *
¼ 59
CUP ML BLACK PEPPER
coarsely ground *

Directions

In a small sauce pan, combine water, sugar and salt; bring to a boil, stirring until solids dissolve.

Remove from heat and add dry spice mixture.

Let cool. In anonreactive container pour cooled brine mixture over turkey breast until completely covered.

Refrigerate, covered, for 48 hours.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cold water.

Dry thoroughly with paper towels.

Using the palms of your hands, press ⅔ of dry rub mixture onto skin side of breast.

Press remaining mixture onto other side. Place breast on a rack, skin-side down and bake for 1½ hours. Cool and wrap tightly in plastic. It will only improve in flavor if aged for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 104g (3.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 64 10% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 28437mg 1185%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 9% Iron 10%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Sugar-Free
 

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