Best Moist Oven Roasted Turkey Recipes

KITTENCAL'S MOIST OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

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Cooking time is only approximate for a 6-pound bone-in turkey breast, for a larger breast cooking time will need to be adjusted, whatever the size of turkey breast roast until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, for perfect doneness a meat thermometer (instant or regular) should be used --- for the very best flavor a turkey breast with the skin left on is an absolute must and the bone left in would be another plus --- don't forget to save the pan juices to make your favorite gravy or see my recipe#145064 --- a 6-pound turkey breast should feed 4-6 people if you are serving more I suggest to make two or even three depending on how many people you are feeding, you may make all the breasts in the same roasting pan --- NOTE for the best flavor and tenderness it is strongly advised to use a fresh only turkey breast not previously frozen then thawed.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Turkey Breasts

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth (more if needed while roasting)
1 (6 lb) fresh turkey breast (with skin left on and if possible bone in )
3 tablespoons butter (very soft but not melted)
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 large celery rib, cut into thirds
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1-1/2 to 2 inches)
2 onions, peeled and quartered (do not chop)

Steps:

Set oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease a roasting pan just large enough to hold the breast/s and veggies (do not use a very large roasting pan).
Pour 1 cup broth into the pan.
Rinse the turkey breast well under cold water then pat dry using paper towels.
Mix the soft butter with the garlic powder.
Using hands rub the breast all over with the soft butter including under the skin.
Generously season with salt then season lightly with black pepper.
Scatter the celery, carrots and onions into the pan over the broth, then place the breast skin-side up over the veggies in the pan.
Cover/tent ONLY the breast with a small piece of foil.
Roast covered for 30-35 minutes.
Remove the foil from the top of the breast and continue to roast for another 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast away from the bone reads 160 degrees F (NOTE if the broth evaporates in the bottom of the pan then continue to add in more as needed).
Transfer to a cutting board (the breast temperature will continue to rise to 170 degrees) then tent loosley with foil.
*NOTE* if you are planning on making gravy discard the vegetables or you may save them to eat, the choice is up to you, then drain the pan juices though a fine colander into a saucepan, allow to cool, skim off the fat and use the pan dripping to make your favorite gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.7, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 310.1, Sodium 461.2, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 100.8

MOIST OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY

Moist Oven-roasted Turkey image

My family nominated me to make a turkey for Easter dinner. Since it was my first time to roast a gobbler, I gave the task some thought. The recipe I came up with was well-received by my family. I thought it turned out moist and favorful. I used a Reynolds' oven bag to roast it but you wouldn't have to do so.

Provided by HappyMommy1422

Categories Whole Turkey

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 turkey

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 turkey, thawed with giblets and neck removed
4 sprigs rosemary
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs sage
1 lemon, halved
1 apple, halved (I used a Braeburn)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
1 reynolds turkey size oven cooking bag, if desired

Steps:

Wash the turkey and pat it dry.
Place all of the herbs, all the butter, half the lemon and half the apple into the body cavity.
Place the other half of lemon and apple into the neck cavity.
Truss the turkey with kitchen string or dental floss.
Rub canola oil all over the turkey and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
If you're using an oven bag, place the turkey in the bag at this point, following the directions on the box. I put about 1 tablespoon of water into the bag.
Roast in a 350 degree oven until themometer inserted in the thigh reads 180 degrees.
My 15-pound turkey took about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
You may want to adjust the oven temperature to 325 if you're not using an oven bag.

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