Simple turkey breast roll (roulade) wrapped in bacon
This bacon wrapped turkey breast roll (roulade) is extra juicy due to brining and is served by a simple Mediterranean lemon olive oil sauce.
Servings: 6
Calories: 424kcal
Equipment
- 1 large container or zip lock bag, size of 1 gallon (3-4 liters)
- Kitchen twine
- Baking paper
Ingredients
For the brine
- 1½ quarts water (1 ½ liters)
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar (40 grams)
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt (40 grams)
For the turkey breast roll
- 1100 grams (2.5 pounds) half turkey breast without the skin, boned and butterflied
- 14 long strips of bacon
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste (If you have brined the meat DON’T use any salt)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the dressing
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- From the previous night:Heat half a gallon water with sugar and salt until dissolved. Add rest of the water and when cooled place in a container with meat and refrigerate overnight or for 8-12 hours.Take the meat out of the marinade, drain and pat dry.
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F (175 Celsius)
- Place the turkey breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about ¾-inch.
- Cut a piece of baking paper about 2 feet long (60 centimeters) and position bacon strips on one end with a little overlapping.Place the turkey breast on top of the bacon, sprinkle with oregano, pepper and olive oil. If you haven’t brined the meat add salt (about one teaspoon fine sea salt).With the help of the baking paper roll like a candy and tie with the twine.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 50 to 75 minutes. (for every pound / 500 grams estimate 25 minutes of baking time).Minutes before end, cut open the baking paper and broil on the top rack of the oven turning half way for even caramelization of the bacon.At the end of the cooking time an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle should read 150 degrees F / 65 degrees Celsius.Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a shaker, shake together all the ingredients for the dressing.Cut the roll into slices and serve with the dressing, some vegetables and rice or a potato salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal
