What You Need:
- 1 (6 lb.) turkey breast, thawed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 C honey
- 2 tbsp. brown mustard
How to Make It:
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire turkey breast.
- Place the turkey on a rack and into a roasting pan.
- Bring the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Place the honey into a mixing bowl.
- Add the mustard and stir to combine well.
- After 1 hour 45 minutes baste the turkey breast with the sauce being sure to cover the breast well.
- Return to the oven and continue roasting 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
- Allow the turkey to stand 10 minutes before carving.
Serves 6
When buying a turkey, whether it is a turkey breast or whole turkey, the rule of thumb is to by 1 to 1 1/2 lb per person. Check your guest list for the number of people you are serving and adjust your turkey weight to fit your needs.