Pechuga de pavo asada

Preparación

• paso 1

  Remove the turkey breast from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about an hour.

• paso 2

  Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5. Place a wire rack inside a baking tray with the onions and carrots underneath, or arrange the vegetables in an ovenproof pan.

• paso 3

  Weigh the turkey breast and calculate that you will have to bake it for 40 minutes per kilo, plus an additional 20 minutes.

• paso 4

  Spread butter over the skin and season well. Place the turkey breast on the rack or let it rest on top of the vegetables in the pan.

• paso 5

  Pour enough water to cover the vegetables and cover the entire tray or pan with aluminum foil, making sure it is airtight.

• paso 6

  Roast for the allotted time, removing the foil 20 minutes before the end to brown the turkey's skin. Test with the tip of a knife and check if the tip feels hot as soon as you remove it (be careful) and the juices run clear. If you have a cooking thermometer, it should read 65-70C. If the turkey seems undercooked, return it to the oven for another 10 minutes.

• paso 7

  Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes in a warm place. It will continue to cook, bringing the final internal temperature to 70°C (154°F), or a little higher. Don't skip this step, otherwise the juices will run out when you carve.

• paso 8

  Use the drained vegetables and the liquid at the bottom of the pan and any juices from the cut to add to this sauce, if desired, and serve with the turkey and vegetables.