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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:

1. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire turkey breast.
2. Place the turkey on a rack and into a roasting pan.
3. Bring the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
4. Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 1 hour 45 minutes.
5. Place the honey into a mixing bowl.
6. Add the mustard and stir to combine well.
7. After 1 hour 45 minutes baste the turkey breast with the sauce being sure to cover the breast well.
8. Return to the oven and continue roasting 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
9. 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.