Turkey breast for Thanksgiving - Page 2

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

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.

nunu4u · ‎03-10-2010

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.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

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.

MarLoCat · ‎09-30-2012

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!

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betteb · ‎03-09-2010

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

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Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

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!

qvcfreak · ‎03-10-2010

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.

turtle52 · ‎03-15-2010

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.