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Apple Cider Braised Turkey Breast

This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious, sweet, savory way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cider Turkey breast, Apple cider turkey recipe, Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Turkey Breast recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven

Ingredients

Dry Rub

  • 3 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper

For the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast, tied
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, left whole but sliced in the center
  • 3 sprigs of sage
  • 3 springs fresh thyme
  • 2 sliced apples, divided You can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy.

For the Pan Gravy

  • All the pot drippings
  • 1/8 cup flour
  • 1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth Use 1/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1/2 cup.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides.
  • Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside.
  • Add the next 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize.
  • Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic.
  • Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples.
  • Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.
  • When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. Remove all the apples with a slotted spoon, reserving all the drippings in the Dutch oven.
  • To make the gravy, add 1/8 cup of flour and 1/2 - 1 cup of chicken broth to the Dutch oven. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove.
  • Serve the turkey with additional fresh sage, fresh sliced apples if desired and the gravy.