3lbsturkey breastboneless and skinless (you can keep both bone and skin on if you prefer)
For the rub:
1tspchili powder
1tsppaprika powder
1tspdry thyme powder
1tspsugar
1tspbrown sugar
1/2tspground black pepper
1tbspvegetable oil
cranberry orange sauce for servingrecipe follows
You will also need:
tall pot
foil pan
basting brush
Instructions
Place salt and boiling water in a tall pot. Stir until salt dissolves. Add ice cubes and stir until water is cold. Place turkey in pot and add enough cold water to cover. Stir brine around turkey, cover pot and refrigerate overnight (anything between 12 and 24 hrs works).
Preheat oven to 350 C = 180 C
Make the rub: mix dry ingredients, in a bowl then stir in oil.
Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Rub spice mixture over breast then place in foil pan.
Place pan in the middle of the oven and cook for about 1 1?2 hours, basting every half an hour.
Remove turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.