Finalizing the Thanksgiving 2011 menu: Smoked Agave-Dijon Brined Turkey Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 11 cups cold water
- 1 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
- 1 bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds), thawed if frozen
- 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic power
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated fat: 0g
- Sugar: 4g
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2883g | |
| Calories 503 | |
| Calories from Fat 448 | 89% |
| Total Fat 50.25g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 6.26g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.13g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 39299mg | 1637% |
| Potassium 203mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 11.61g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 5.14g | 3% |
| Protein 5.79g | 9% |
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