Convection Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe 335 Food

CONVECTION ROASTED TURKEY BREAST RECIPE - (3.3/5)

Steps:

• Preheat convection bake to 350°F. Rinse turkey breast with cold water and dry with paper towels. Place on baking rack in roasting pan if using entire breast; or place half breast in baking dish. Mix chopped herbs with butter or margarine. Push herb mixture under turkey skin and inside cavity. Brush turkey with olive oil. Cook for approximately 10 to 11 minutes per pound, or until internal temp registered 165°F.

ROAST TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with chosen aromatics and seasonings and salt and pepper.
• Carefully lift the skin from the meat and rub half of the seasoned butter directly on the turkey breast. Rub the rest of the seasoned butter on the skin. Season the turkey generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Scatter the vegetables on the bottom of a roasting pan just large enough to hold the turkey. Set the meat breast-side up in the pan. Roast for about 2 hours or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees F. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 20 minutes. The breast temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Carve the breast and serve with the pan juices.
• Roasting times for a turkey breast cooked in a 325 degrees F oven:.
• Unstuffed, a 2 to 3-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Unstuffed, a 4 to 6-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours.
• Unstuffed, a 7 to 8-pound turkey will cook from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours; if stuffed, it will cook in 3 to 4 hours.
• Roasted Turkey Breast Variations:.
• Lemon and Thyme:.
• Season the butter with 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
• Honey Glazed:.
• Season the butter with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons honey.
• Soy Ginger:.
• Season the butter with 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 3 cloves garlic, minced.
• Cook's Note:.
• A shallow baking pan will yield the best results when roasting a turkey breast, allowing air to flow completely around the turkey breast.

HERBED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges.
• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings.
• Spread under turkey skin.
• Combine remaining lemon juice and oil; Set aside.
• Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Bake, uncovered for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°F.
• Basting every 15 to 20 minutes with lemon mixture.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Discard skin before carving.

MOIST AND TENDER TURKEY (OR TURKEY BREAST)

Steps:

• Place turkey or turkey breast in a roasting pan.
• (I use a disposable roasting pan) Combine melted butter and chicken broth.
• Pour over turkey.
• Rub mayonnaise all over turkey's exterior.
• Salt and pepper lightly if desired.
• Roast at 300°-325°F until internal temperature reaches 170°F on an instant read thermometer. (I raise the temperature to 350° for the last approximate 30-45 minutes to crisp skin).
• (I roast my 18-20 lbs. fresh turkey at 250°F in a convection oven. It takes about 4 hours to reach the correct temperature.).
• Remove from oven and let sit for about 30 minutes before slicing.
• Note: because the butter and broth are for making gravy, if you need to make a lot of gravy, double the amount of both.
• To make gravy: pour pan drippings into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add 1 Tbls. cornstarch per cup of broth/drippings to 1/4 cup cold water. (You'll usually need 2-3 Tbls) Mix well to dissolve. Stir cornstarch mixture into broth and stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. If too thin, dissolve more cornstarch in water and add until desired thickness. If too thick, add water or more broth to thin.