Roast Turkey Breast for Slicing Recipe

Name: Roast Turkey Breast for Slicing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 5 1/2- to 6-pound bone-in turkey breast; 3 carrots, peeled and halved; 2 ribs celery, trimmed and quartered; 1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges; 6 to 8 fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage; 6 stems fresh thyme (each about 4 inches long); 2 stems fresh rosemary (each about 4 inches long); 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional; 1 teaspoon sea salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

One 5 1/2- to 6-pound bone-in turkey breast
3 carrots, peeled and halved
2 ribs celery, trimmed and quartered
1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage
6 stems fresh thyme (each about 4 inches long)
2 stems fresh rosemary (each about 4 inches long)
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
1 teaspoon sea salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional
1 cup water

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Rinse the turkey breast with water.
3
Put on a rack in a roasting pan.
4
Surround the turkey with the carrots, celery, and onion quarters and tuck the herbs in the vegetables and under the turkey.
5
Squeeze the lemon juice over the turkey and tuck the squeezed lemon half under the turkey.
6
Rub the olive oil over the turkey breast, if using, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7
Pour the water around the turkey.
8
Loosely tent the turkey with aluminum foil and roast for 2 hours.
9
Remove the foil and roast for about 30 minutes longer, or until the skin is crisp and browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat registers 170F.
10
Turkey breast should be cooked for 20 to 25 minutes to the pound.
11
Lift the breast from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes.
12
Discard the vegetables.
13
Slice and serve the turkey.
14
If the turkey breast is frozen, let it defrost in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
15
You may also defrost it in a sink filled with cold water.
16
Leave the turkey in its wrapping and submerge it in the water.
17
Depending on the size of the breast, this will take from 4 to 8 hours.
18
Never leave it on the countertop to thaw.
19
VARIATION:
20
Sliced Turkey Breast with Soy Sauce: Lay sliced, cooked turkey in a broiler pan and sprinkle lightly with low-sodium soy sauce.
21
Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the turkey slices once, just until heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 5 1/2- to 6-pound bone-in turkey breast, 3 carrots, peeled and halved, 2 ribs celery, trimmed and quartered, 1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges, and more.

Yes, Roast Turkey Breast for Slicing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roast Turkey Breast for Slicing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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