Hi Christi! It may seems straightforward, but there are a lot of variables to getting the time right. For planning purposes, allow for 20 minutes per pound (which will be too much), and start checking it with a meat thermometer at about 30 minutes so you have a sense of how things are going. The only way to ensure the meat is properly cooked is to use a meat thermometer to determine when the internal temperature reaches 160/165 degrees F. Once it does, you should let the turkey breast rest at room temp (loosely tented with foil if you like) for at least 15 minutes, and up to an hour. What I like to do for serving is slice the turkey, layer the slices into a baking dish and dab some gravy over the slices to keep them from drying out, then cover and reheat in a 350-degree oven for about 5 minutes before serving. Takes a lot of the stress out of getting the timing exactly right. Hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving!
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