This post is generously sponsored by FoodSaver and Turkey Farmers of Canada and I was compensated for my time in creating this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Recipe Rebel possible! Even though the holidays look different this year, we still want our favorite meals on the table. With everything this year has thrown at us, carrying on with family traditions can bring so much comfort, and that’s why we love this Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Marinade. It is an elegant holiday meal, with all of our favourite fall flavours, in a smaller package that is perfect for smaller gatherings. And because an average turkey breast filet serves just 4 people, you can enjoy it any night of the week. When we make this Roast Turkey Breast, we really like to double up on our turkey breasts (throw them in the FoodSaver ® vacuum seal bags with the marinade and they will be packed with flavour in no time!), roast off both and then tuck the leftovers away in the freezer using our FoodSsaver® Multi-Use Food Preservation System — which means no more freezer-burnt turkey! If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m a big fan of a great freezer stash. Life with 3 kids is crazy (as is life for a lot of you these days, I know!), so being able to store our favorite meals in the freezer — and know they’ll still taste great! — takes a huge weight off our shoulders come dinner time. I definitely plan on roasting a Dry Brine Turkey in the next few weeks, because we love having a stash of cooked turkey to add to our favourite soups!
How to Marinate Turkey with the FoodSaver® Multi-Use Food Preservation System:
Tips for making this Cranberry Marinade your own:
Add some kick: if you’re the type that loves everything spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to your marinade for that extra pop. Swap the cranberry juice: we all know what a magical combination turkey and cranberry are, but if you’re looking to change things up, apple juice works just as great! Swap the maple syrup: if you don’t have maple syrup on hand, feel free to substitute liquid honey or brown sugar instead.
How long does it take to roast a turkey breast?
The cook time can vary somewhat depending on the exact size of your turkey breast, whether you are using a bone in or boneless turkey breast filet, and if your oven temperature is correct. For this recipe, we are using a boneless turkey breast filet of about 1lb, which will feed about 4 people. It roasts for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the thickness of the thickest end.
How to store leftover turkey breast:
We use the FoodSaver® to store our leftover turkey breast because it ensures that it will be moist, juicy and flavourful when we wish to eat it! It also helps to prevent freezer burn. To store leftovers, simply place the cooked turkey breast in a small FoodSaver® vacuum seal bag, away from the open edge, place in the FoodSaver® and press to seal. We love how much longer our leftovers last when they are vacuum-sealed!
What to serve with this Roast Turkey Breast:
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes — perfect for soaking up all those juices! Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes — one of our holiday favourites. Roasted Potatoes and Carrots — pop them in with the turkey breast for a hands off meal! Broccoli Salad — one of our favourite additions to any meal.
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