Buttery, Garlic and Herbs flavor this delectable turkey breast with delightfully crunchy skin and JUICY PERFECTION awaits you when you know how to cook a turkey breast! Show
As a bonus, I share what to do if your turkey breast isn’t completely thawed either! What if the turkey breast is STILL FROZEN? Why This Recipe Works!
How It’s DoneSTEP 1. Place the turkey breast onto the roasting pan with the breast side down. Remove bag of items inside the breast cavity. Paint the skin with the melted butter, garlic and herbs. Salt the bird inside and out. STEP 2. Put your turkey into the preheat oven and roast the turkey. The cooking time will vary based on weight. Figure 15-25 minutes per pound at 325. STEP 3. After one hour of cooking, turn the breast over so that it is breast side up. Baste with the butter and pan drippings. STEP 4. Use a quick read thermometer to determine when the turkey is done. It is done at 165 degrees. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).How Long to Cook a Turkey BreastWhen roasting turkey, you REALLY need a good thermometer. Feel free to access my Resources Page to see which one I recommend. But I know you really want to know how long in general: With the oven set at 325… 4-6lbs…… 1 ½ to 2 1/2 hours 6-8lbs……. 2 ¼ – 3 1/2 hours 8-12lbs….. 2 ¾ – 5 hours 12-14lbs… 4- 6 hours 14-18……. 3 ¾ – 7 1/2 hours ***These temps are for an unstuffed breast. I don’t recommend stuffing the turkey breast for food safety reasons*** Bone In Turkey Breast RecipeFor a Bone in Turkey Breast, the main idea is for the breast to be cooked all the way through AND to be at the proper temperature while avoiding overcooking the rest of the breast or undercooking it! The main idea is to…
Baked Turkey RecipeBaking a turkey breast is the same thing as roasting a turkey breast and that is what we are covering here. You’ll want to print out and refer to the recipe listed below. Do You Cook a Turkey Breast at 325 or 350?The main idea for cooking a turkey breast is to roast it low and slow! Therefore, we love the 325 setting! This helps ensure that the meat cooks at a slow temp keeping it as moist as possible. Do You Cook a Turkey Breast Up or Down?Both! How’s that for an answer? I like to roast the breast for the first part of the recipe in the upside down position to make sure that the bottom part of the breast gets all the right heat. Then half way through, flip that bad boy over so that the skin crisps to perfection and the thickest part of the turkey breast roasts through. Do You Cook a Turkey Breast Covered or Uncovered?For moisture sake, I like to cover the breast for the first half of cooking, then remove the foil and baste the skin well to crisp it up. Do I Put Water In the Bottom of the Roaster for A Turkey Breast?For more flavor, add broth to the roasting pan. This steams the breast and adds lots of flavor. Plus, it smells heavenly! How Do I Cook a Moist Turkey?That’s what this recipe is all about. You’ll want to keep the breast in moist heat, turn it appropriately and cook it on a low temperature very slowly! What If the Breast Is Still Frozen?Are you like me, got the turkey breast out of the fridge and it was still frozen? No worries!
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Nutrition Facts How To Cook A Turkey Breast Amount Per Serving Calories 147 Calories from Fat 90 % Daily Value* Fat 10g15% Saturated Fat 6g30% Cholesterol 45mg15% Sodium 626mg26% Potassium 200mg6% Carbohydrates 2g1% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 1g1% Protein 14g28% Vitamin A 167IU3% Vitamin C 12mg15% Calcium 23mg2% Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Sometimes we are lonely, right? Remember when Jesus was giving his commission as they stood on the mountain in Galilee? He promised then to never leave us alone. I believe He doesn’t. Sometimes we have to be still and listen though. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Does it take longer to cook 2 turkey breasts?Roast the turkey breasts based on the weight of the larger breast, but add 15 minutes to the total cooking time. For example, if you are cooking a 4-lb. turkey breast and a 3½-lb. turkey breast, use the cooking time for the 4-lb.
Can you cook two turkey breasts in the same pan?If you're cooking more than one turkey breast in a roasting pan, make sure there's room between the breasts so that hot air can circulate on all sides. Rotate the turkey breasts in the pan about half way through the cooking time to ensure that they'll all cook evenly, even if your oven has "hot spots."
How long do I cook 2 turkeys at the same time?Don't double the roasting time: Even though you'll have two birds cooking, this doesn't mean you should double the cooking time. If you have two 12-pound turkeys, roast them for the same amount of time as if you only had one, which is 2¾ to 3 hours at 325°F.
How many hours per pound do you cook a turkey breast?The answer is simple! 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For example, my turkey breast was 3 pounds, so I roasted it for 60 total minutes at 350F. If you're ever unsure whether your bird is done, an instant read thermometer really is a lifesaver in these situations.
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