Cooking Turkey Legs and boneless Turkey breast in an electric roaster

Just two people for Thanksgiving. One wants to eat healthy (I bought a boneless Turkey Breast at Whole Foods) and the other wants Turkey legs (also from Whole Foods). My oven is broken so I just purchased an electric roaster but have never used one and am new to cooking in general. I'd appreciate any guidance in terms of how to use the electric roaster to cook both these items. There is plenty of information out there on how to good an entire Turkey in an electric roaster, but not just parts. Thank you.

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Best Answer

Use a probe thermometer. Cook the turkey breast to 160F. Roast the leg/thigh until the temp reaches 180F. Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone. The legs are more forgiving and won't dry out as readily. So, you might want to start the legs 40 minutes or so before the breast so that they are done around the same time.

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How do I cook a boneless turkey breast in an electric roaster?

Instructions:

Preheat your electric roaster to the desired temperature, and add an oven-safe dish with water.

Place a turkey breast on a rack in the roaster, and set the timer for 20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long do I cook turkey in electric roaster?

Place turkey in the roaster, breast side up. Rub the turkey with the butter and season with salt and pepper. Cover the roaster and cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees and cook for 3 \xbd \u2013 4 hours until a thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest part of the turkey thigh.

How do you cook a boneless turkey breast in a roaster?

Bake the turkey initially for 20 minutes, to nicely brown the skin. Then, loosely cover the turkey with foil to prevent the top from scorching, and then continue roasting until it's cooked through. The total cooking time will be 45-60 minutes.

How long does a turkey breast take in a roaster?

You'll want to plan about 8-10 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird at 325\xba Fahrenheit. You should always read your instruction manual because each roaster may be different.

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