Cooking turkey breast
I have a 5.5 turkey breast I'm marinating overnight do I judge the cooking time on the original weight of meat or on the weight of it after it comes out of the marinate?
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You don't judge cooking time. You measure it with a thermometer and get it out when it is done, as indicated by internal temperature.
All estimates of cooking time based on weight are not precise and will frequently lead to over- or undercooked meat. If you insist on using such an estimate, it doesn't matter much if you use the weight before or after marinating, as your error will be larger than the variability caused by weight difference. Choose whichever weight you want to.
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How long does it take to cook a turkey breast?
Set the turkey breast-side up in the pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 30 minutes.How many hours per pound do you cook a turkey breast?
A very frequently asked question around turkey is: how long to cook a turkey breast per lb? The answer is simple! 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Should a turkey breast be cooked covered or uncovered?
To achieve that balance, the ideal is to let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered: We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out, then removing the cover for the last 30 minutes or so to allow the skin to crisp.Do you cook a boneless turkey breast at 325 or 350?
The best oven temperature to cook a turkey breast is 350\xb0. But 325\xb0 can work, but it will take a bit longer, the skin will not be as crisp, and potentially can dry a little more. 375\xb0 is too high, and you will cook the skin very rapidly.Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
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To extend on Rumtsho's comments, for a turkey breast, you probably want to roast it until the internal temperature registered approximately 155-160 F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast. When you remove it from the oven and let it rest, the temperature will continue to rise (as heat from the outside, which is hottest, moves towards the center) to about 160-165 F.
This should give you a moist and delicious turkey breast.
The temperature is the key factor, but you can expect at moderate roasting temperatures, to get a cooking time around 2 hours.
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