Pan-Roasted Turkey Breast With Balsamic Gravy

Name: Pan-Roasted Turkey Breast With Balsamic Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 pound bone-in turkey breast with skin; 2 medium carrots (cut into big chunks); 2 medium shallots (or ½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped); 2 ribs celery (cut into big chunks); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary (stemmed and minced); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (stemmed and minced); 1 tablespoon fresh sage (stemmed and minced); ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Ground black pepper to taste (I used 1/4 teaspoon); Zest of 1 lemon (minced); 1 cup homemade turkey broth (or low-sodium chicken broth); 1 ½-2 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth, low-sodium); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 20min

This recipe for pan-roasted turkey breast is a straightforward and practically foolproof method for roasting tender, juicy turkey with crispy, well-seasoned skin. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving turkey recipe for a small group.

Updated at: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:44:08 GMT