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Grilled Honey-Dijon Brined Turkey Breast

Mustard and honey give turkey a subtle sweet-tangy taste to grilled turkey breast.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 14 hours 25 min
Makes: 8 servings
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11cups cold water
1cup honey
1/2cup Dijon mustard
1/3cup salt
1bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 6 lb), thawed if frozen
3tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1teaspoon ground mustard
1teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1.In 6-quart container or stockpot, stir water, honey, Dijon mustard and salt until honey and salt are dissolved. Add turkey breast to brine mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2.Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Remove turkey from brine mixture; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry. Discard brine.
3.In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; brush over turkey. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer into turkey so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone.
4.Place turkey on unheated side of 2-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook over medium heat 1 hour.
5.Rotate turkey 1/2 turn; cook covered 45 to 60 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 170°F.
6.Remove turkey from grill. Cover with foil; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cover grill; cook turkey over medium heat 1 hour. Rotate turkey 1/2 turn; cook covered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes longer.
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The brine mixture adds salt and flavor to the turkey, so try to buy a turkey that hasn't been injected with saline solution. An injected turkey will work in this recipe, but it will taste a little saltier.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 400 (Calories from Fat 160); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 145mg; Sodium 460mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 4g); Protein 54Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2%; Iron 10Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 7 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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