Turkey Breast with Herbs

Turkey Breast with Herbs and Spicy Orange Glaze

3 Butterball boneless turkey breasts (discard gravy mix)

4 tbl dried oregano

4 tbl dried sage

4 tbl dried thyme

1 tbl freshly ground pepper

4 tbl finely grated orange zest

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tsp anise

3 dried ancho chiles, crumbled (discard seeds and stem)

1/2 cup olive oil

6 - 8 slices of bacon

Trim the skin and any remaining fat from the turkey breasts and place them in a non-reactive baking dish. I prefer glass. Combine the herbs, pepper, garlic, orange zest and chiles into a rub.  Add the olive oil to the rub and combine. Rub the herb mixture into the turkey breast. Be sure to generously cover the turkey with the rub. Add additional oil if needed. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 360°. Roll the turkey breasts up and wrap the bacon around the breast. Secure with kitchen twine. Roast, uncovered, for about 1 1/2. the internal temperature should reach 160° but do not over cook the breasts.

Let the turkey rest for about 20 minutes. Slice and serve with the Spicy Orange Glaze.

Spicy Orange Glaze

4 cups orange juice

1/2 cup of honey

1/2 cup soy sauce

10 drops red pepper sauce

Combine the above ingredients in a heavy sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.