BBQ Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast

On average, turkey breasts are ready in half the time it takes to roast a 12-pound turkey. Try this recipe for a summer party.


BBQ Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast

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Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 3- to 3-1/2-lb.
    fresh or frozen bone-in turkey breast halves
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    packed dark brown sugar
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  • 2 tsp.
    paprika
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  • 2 tsp.
    garlic powder
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  • 1 1/2 tsp.
    salt
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  • 1 tsp.
    ground cumin
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  • 1 tsp.
    chili powder
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  • 3/4 tsp.
    freshly ground black pepper
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    Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
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Directions
1.
Thaw turkey, if frozen. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large shallow roasting pan and rack with cooking spray. In small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, chili powder, and pepper. Place turkey breast halves, bone side down, on roasting rack in prepared pan. Set aside.
2.
Starting at breast bone, slip fingers between skin and meat to loosen skin, leaving skin attached at top. Lift skin and spread spice mixture evenly under skin over breast meat. Insert oven-going meat thermometer into thickest part of breast, without touching bone.
3.
Roast, uncovered, on lower rack of oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until thermometer registers 170 degrees F., juices run clear, and turkey is no longer pink, occasionally spooning pan juices over turkey. Let stand, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing. Place breast halves on platter. Serve with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
In a medium saucepan cook 1 cup (about 1 large) chopped onion in 1 Tbsp. hot cooking oil over medium heat 5 minutes. Add one 16-oz. can whole cranberry sauce, 1/3 cup bottled chili sauce, 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar, 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Pass with BBQ Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast. Makes 2-1/2 cups sauce (10, 1/4 cup servings).

Test Kitchen Tip
To simplify, you can rub the spice mixture onto the outside of turkey breast for a crusty spice appearance. Place foil over turkey breast last 30 minutes of roasting to prevent burning.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 311, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 57 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 4%, Iron 16%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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