Tangy-Garlic Turkey Breast

New twist on your thankgiving bird . . .

This dish makes 8 servings

2 organes

2 lemons

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup of olive oil

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

1 turkey breast half, bone in (about 3 1/4 lbs.)  if you are making this for a bigger turkey adjust the ingredients to your taste.

 

Squeeze organes and lemons to each yield 1/2 cup juices.

Place in large bowl and add the remaining ingredients.

Place turkey breast in pan and coat with mixture; turning bird to marinade.  Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 425 degrees - Remove turkey to  rack set in roasting pan; reserve marinade.  Roast turkey for 20 minutes; reduce oven temp to 350 degrees - Roast for 1 hour more or until juices run clear when pierced with fork.

Insert thermometer not touching bone - should reach 170 degrees.

While roasting, brush every 20 minutes with remaining marinade.

 


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