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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Turkey Confit

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast
  • ¼  cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped 
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 whole head of garlic halved crosswise
  •  1 lemon sliced 
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Rub turkey breast with evoo, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Place carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and lemon in a pile in a roasting pan. Nestle turkey breast in the vegetables. 
  • Roast turkey breast for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a thermometer registers 155°F (it will continue to cook and reach 165°F out of the oven) when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. 
  • Remove from oven, loosely cover with foil, and rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Pour turkey drippings into pitcher and strain off the fat. Serve turkey with strained juices.