What temperature should turkey breast be cooked at?

The government recommends cooking turkey breast to 165°F (74°C). I prefer my turkey breast at 150°F (66°F), at which point it is far, far juicier (especially if you dry brine it!).

Do you cook a turkey breast at 325 or 350?

The best oven temperature to cook a turkey breast is 350°. But 325° can work, but it will take a bit longer and potentially can dry a little more. 375° is too high, and you cook the skin very rapidly. The skin needs to be exposed to a 350° oven for about 1 ¾ to 2 hours to brown well.

How long does it take to cook a turkey breast at 325?

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 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.

Is turkey done at 165 or 180?

Cook your turkey until your thermometer reads 155 -160 degrees. (Yes, we know that new safe cooking guidelines say to cook your bird to 165 degrees (they used to say 180!), but remember that your turkey will continue to cook after removed from the oven and it’s temperature will increase by 10 degrees while resting.

Do you cook a turkey breast up or down?

It’s personal preference whether you choose to cook a turkey breast-side up or breast-side down. The United States Department of Agriculture advises to cook a whole turkey breast side up during the entire cooking time.

Should a turkey breast be cooked covered or uncovered?

Just make sure you uncover the lid about 30 minutes before the turkey’s done roasting so the skin has a chance to get crispy. … We’ve found that covering a turkey in foil yields much moister results than roasting it without foil, and we favor simply covering up the breast to even out cooking time.

How long does it take to cook a 9.5 lb turkey breast?

Unstuffed, these turkey breasts take between one and a half and three and a half hours to cook. Stuffed, they’re likely to need at least two and a half to three and a half hours in the oven.

How many will a 5 pound turkey breast feed?

LITTLE BIRD

If you’re not cooking for a crowd, make a bone-in turkey breast. A 5- to 7-pound breast feeds about 4.

How long does it take to cook a turkey breast in a convection oven?

It typically takes between 1 1/5 to 3 1/5 hours for a turkey breast to roast at 325 F in a convection oven. Your convection oven turkey breast is safe to consume when the meat has reached an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). If you’ve decided to stuff your breast, your cook time will take a bit longer.

What is the lowest safe temperature to cook a turkey?

Make it safe – The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) recommends temperatures no lower than 325 degrees Fahrenheit for cooking meat and poultry. Cook turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

When should I take my turkey out?

We recommend that you remove the bird from the oven when the breast temperature reaches 165 degrees and the thickest part of the thighs reaches between 170 and 175 degrees. To take the temperature of the breast, insert the thermometer into the deepest part of the breast, holding it parallel to the bird at the neck end.

Should turkey be at room temperature before cooking?

First, Bring Your Bird to Room Temp

Your turkey will cook more evenly and faster if you start it out at room temperature so remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting. If you plan to stuff your turkey, wait until you’re ready to put it in the oven before putting the stuffing in the turkey.