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Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

skittles2 — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:58:01 GMT

Making this instead of whole turkey. Any tips on keeping it from getting dry, size of pan as far as how far away from edge of pan should breast be; what height should the sides be,

should i cook it covered/uncovered

baste or rub with oil before oven

how to get it to stay upright in pan

any other tips would be much appreciated

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

KLevineFan — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:27:34 GMT

This is from Food Network, doesn't look like you have to worry about all those details on width, height, etc. Just lie it down, don't stand it up.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roast-turkey-breast-with-gravy-recipe.html

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Vamp — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:50:58 GMT

I make turkey breast or turkey tenderloin in the crockpot. Cover with chicken broth and it is always very moist and tender. Add whatever seasonings and vegetables you like...or not. You can't go wrong.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Retta Jo — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:29:29 GMT

I came across this recipe just today.....I went right out and got everything to make it....I want to try it before Thanksgiving to make sure it is ok...but sure sounds good. It is thawing now and will try it tomorrow

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy

3-6 Lb turkey breast

2 pkgs turkey gravy mx

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 3/4 cup water

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. pepper

Whisk together gravy mix, soup, water and time and pepper...pour into crockpot and add turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hrs.

Hoping it comes out great so I don't have to mess with the whole turkey.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

m0rgan — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:55:03 GMT

Try thechew.com. Daphne Oz made one yesterday with a butter herb stuffed between the skin and the breast.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

pattypeep — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:07:05 GMT

Retta Jo, that sounds good. I'm going to try it, too. I usually do a turkey breast in our crock pot, but haven't tried it with those other ingredients. Yum.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

lovesrecess — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:25:19 GMT

Have made 2 turkey breasts every holiday for years.....very simple to do : Use cooking bags Rub outside skin with a little olive oil and sprinkle with whatever seasoning you prefer Separate the skin from the breast meat in several,places and put pieces of cold butter under the skin; put skin back in place as much as possible. Make sure you have cleaned the turkey breast thoroughly before prepping it for the the oven... I put a cut up onion and a few celery stalks in the neck cavity. It will always come out moist and perfect!

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

MarLoCat — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:09:43 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pdpvOtqfFDg

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Campion — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:22:28 GMT

We almost always do turkey breast rather than the whole bird. (If your family likes dark meat, you can add thighs for the people who want dark.) It is easier to carve and there is less waste.

I just roast mine in a roaster, like you do any turkey, with a basting now and then, but there are crockpot recipes that are good--however you don't get the crisp skin. I hate poultry skin so I'm happy to have it removed before eating. (An alternative is to do the breast in the crock pot, where it comes out very moist and juicy, and do the thighs in the oven with the sweet potatoes, and stuffing casserole, for example.)

A friend of mine usually makes the dinner now, and she uses one of those covered Ninja style roasters.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Barbarainnc — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:53:28 GMT

ATK has a wonderful recipe for cooking Turkeys called Slow-Roasted Turkey and Gravy. It was on the episode: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving.

I use this recipe to cook my turkey breast each year. It is sooo goood!!!

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

FranandZoe — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:59:29 GMT

I stuff mine then cover the top of the stuffing with foil; roast upside down on a rack in the bottom of the roaster. I add 1/2 tsp of rosemary and thyme and 1 tsp parsley to a stick of melted margarine or butter. Midway thru the cooking I add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth to bottom of pan. I use a conventional roasting pan with a lid. The cover doesn't have to fit tightly.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

nunu4u — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:08:14 GMT

Marlocat, I also buy the Jenny O turkey breast in a bag! Target has them at a good price each year. I also buy a smoked leg or two from the grocery store because my grown son loves those.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Nightowlz — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:51:17 GMT

We always make turkey breast on the grill, smoker or Nesco. I always put lots of butter under the skin, rub it down with olive oil & use some Herbes de Provence or other poultry seasoning. If you are making it in the oven use a roasting pan with rack. Insert a good thermometer so you can keep an eye on the temp. If the turkey is not finished cooking & has browned enough you can loosely cover with foil. Remove at 165° let it rest & it will finish cooking.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

MarLoCat — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:07:23 GMT

On 11/13/2014 nunu4u said:
Marlocat, I also buy the Jenny O turkey breast in a bag! Target has them at a good price each year. I also buy a smoked leg or two from the grocery store because my grown son loves those.

nunu4u...I'll have to check-out Target for prices...I usually buy at the local supermarket...The Smoked Turkey sounds Yummy! Thanks for the Info & Have a Great Thanksgiving!

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

betteb — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:29:39 GMT

I butter under the skin and set the breast on a pan of stuffing. Cover with foil until the last hour of cooking.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Hooty — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:42:53 GMT

I always cook a Butterball Turkey Breast, skin side up, and I like cooking in a roasting bag, but if note, just rub some butter on the outside of the breast, and it usually browns on its on, that is why I like a Butterball!

ETA: Use a roasting rack in your pan!

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

qvcfreak — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:48:50 GMT

On 11/12/2014 twopeas said:
Retta Jo, that sounds good. I'm going to try it, too. I usually do a turkey breast in our crock pot, but haven't tried it with those other ingredients. Yum.

I agree, this sounds delicious, please let us know how it turns out. I plan on doing it for Christmas, plus a ham. A whole turkey would be too much food.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

turtle52 — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:15:08 GMT

We make 2 turkey breasts for Thanksgiving every year. We buy Costco's Kirkland turkey breast. It is fully cooked and sealed in plastic. You just place it in a roasting pan with 1/4 cup water and cover and bake. I add spices on top but it is not necessary. It makes the most delicious, moist turkey I have ever eaten. There is no skin, no filler, no waste and it is very inexpensive. I used to make a breast with the bone but there was so much waste and it was hard to slice. This is solid delicious meat and a hit with our entire family.

Re: Turkey breast for Thanksgiving

Mustang Shar — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:21:28 GMT

On 11/13/2014 MarLoCat said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pdpvOtqfFDg

This looks great!