For brining: In a bowl, mix 12 cups of water, 4 Tbsp of salt, 4 Tbsp of sugar, ½ cup of vinegar, 2 bay leaves and 1 Tbsp of ground pepper. Add turkey breast in the prepared brine and keep in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
Directions
Preheat oven, rack in the middle, at 375°F (190°F).
For the stuffing:
In a hot pan, brown onion in olive oil, 5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, garlic, cranberries and continue cooking, 5 minutes.
Add beer, maple syrup and reduce until dry at medium heat, approx. 5 to 10 minutes,
Finely chop stuffing.
Butterfly turkey breast and, if necessary, cut other pieces, to create an even thickness.
Season all sides of the turkey breast with salt and pepper.
Stuff turkey breast with prepared stuffing, roll and firmly tight breast from one end to the other with kitchen twine.
Transfer roast in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
In a pan, melt butter and brown shallot, 3 minutes.
Add thyme, garlic and veal stock and let reduce to a syrupy consistency.
Add cream, mix, adjust seasoning and pour on roast.
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