Turkeys can be quite large and will cook at different rates in different places, so it’s best practice to use a food thermometer to measure for doneness. The best way to get an accurate reading is by placing the probe at the thickest part of the breast, away from any bones. As an...
Roast until the skin is a light golden color, then cover the breast loosely with a foil tent to prevent further browning. During the last 45 minutes of roasting, remove the foil tent to brown the skin. Basting is not necessary, but does help promote even browning. ...
180° to 185°F (82° to 85°C) deep in the thigh;also, juices should be clear, not pink, when the thigh muscle is pierced deeply. 170° to 175°F (77° to 80°C) in the thickest part of the breast,just above the rib bones. 160° to 165°F (70° to 74°C) in the ce...
Cook the turkey for the first half of the cooking time breast side down, covered. Then, turn it right side up, and finish cooking uncovered. Why this works is that there are two pockets of natural fat down the turkey’s back bone. With those on the top, the fat in them will render...
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) recommends that the internal temperature should be at least 165 °F (74 ºC) - checked in the innermost part of the thigh, wing and the thickest part of the breast. Reaching this temperature will help you feast on your turkey with no ...
Part of the challenge is that a whole turkey actually hastwo very different types of meaton one bird. There is lean and tender white breast meat and the heavily worked dark meat of the legs and thighs. Cooking them at the same time is like trying to cook a steak and a brisket in the...
This recipe calls for a 3-pound turkey breast, which will easily feed two to three adults, although you can scale it up or down as needed. For more, check out our handy turkey serving size chart. How Long to Roast a Turkey Breast In general, you'll want to cook a bone-in turke...
Bigger isn’t better when it comes to turkey. Buy two smaller birds (or one whole turkey and one turkey breast) if you’re feeding a crowd. A pair of 10-pound birds will cook more evenly and stay juicier than a 20-pound beast (not to mention, they'll be easier to carve!). ...
While you may have crunched the numbers on how many pounds of turkey you need to feed your guests, or how many days it takes to thaw, calculating how long you should keep it in the oven is no simple task. But don't worry, we're here to help.
FMFormer Member I just put a couple of 6+# brined breasts in and was wondering if cooking time will be affected because there are 2. The last one I did was right at 1 hour/# and perfect. I put them in at 225 with about 3oz - apple/cherry. ...