Boiled Turkey Breast

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you boil a turkey breast? Gather the ingredients. Rinse and pat the meat dry; if the breast is large, cut it into smaller pieces. The meat must be fully thawed and skinless before cooking. Thaw the turkey the right way — on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

2. Step 2:

   

   Pour water into a saucepan and set it over the heat. Once the water comes to a boil, add the turkey. Adding the meat to already-boiling water helps retain the most nutrients. Don't use too much water — it should cover the meat by just a couple of centimeters. Reduce the heat to low.

3. Step 3:

   

   As it cooks, be sure to skim off the foam that forms on the surface — it carries away various impurities from the meat. The broth should stay clear. Cook the turkey fillet for about 20 minutes.

4. Step 4:

   

   After 20 minutes of cooking, add half a peeled, washed carrot and half an onion cut into pieces to the pot. Cook the turkey together with the vegetables for about another 30 minutes.

5. Step 5:

   

   Now add the bay leaf and a few black peppercorns to the pot with the turkey, and season with salt to taste. For a little kick, you can toss in a few peeled garlic cloves. Cook the meat for about 15 more minutes. Then turn off the heat and lift the breast out of the pot.

6. Step 6:

   

   The boiled turkey is ready. If you like, you can use the broth the meat cooked in to make a soup, adding vegetables, grains, or pasta. Serve the turkey with fresh vegetables, herbs, or a sauce. Enjoy your meal!