Instant Pot Bone In Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
7
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Bone In Turkey Breast
Description
Instant Pot Bone In Turkey Breast is prepared by rubbing a blend of seasonings, including black pepper, garlic salt, rubbed sage, thyme, and smoked paprika, over the whole turkey breast. Seared in butter in the Instant Pot to develop a savory outer layer, the turkey breast is then pressure-cooked on the trivet with chicken stock to maintain moisture. The method ensures the meat is tender and infused with the aromatic spices.
The cooking process involves an initial sauté for browning, followed by a high-pressure cook, and a natural pressure release to keep the texture even and juicy. The seasoned crust and the cooking liquid work together to enhance the turkey's flavor without drying out the white meat.
This method can handle up to approximately a 6 lb turkey breast depending on the Instant Pot capacity. For larger breasts, a bigger pressure cooker is recommended. The preparation using a spice mix and butter searing produces a nicely textured and well-seasoned turkey breast suitable for easy slicing and serving with gravy or side dishes.
Using two sets of serrated tongs is helpful for handling the bone-in turkey safely. The recipe cautions about the size fit, ensuring proper cooking and sealing in your Instant Pot model.
Ingredients
- 5.5 lb turkey breast bone-in
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp rubbed sage
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Mix together all of your spices in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Remove your turkey breast from the packaging, and remove any and all gravy packets or items that came with the turkey.
- Rub your spice mixture all over the turkey breast, so that it is completely covered. Set aside.
- Turn your Instant Pot on to SAUTE.
- Add the butter to the Instant Pot.
- Place your turkey in the Instant Pot breast side down and sear for about 8 minutes.
- Remove the turkey from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken stock in the bottom of the Instant Pot and scrape the bits from the bottom of the pot to loosen them.
- Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and place the turkey, breast side up in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid.
- Turn the valve to SEALING.
- Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 28 minutes.
- Press CANCEL.
- NATURALLY RELEASE the pressure, do not quick-release.
- Once pressure is released, remove the lid, turkey, and trivet.
- Press SAUTE.
- In a separate small bowl, make your cornstarch slurry using cornstarch and 4 tbsp water.
- Add them to the Instant Pot and whisk until the gravy has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- Use two serrated tongs to handle the bone-in turkey breast safely in the Instant Pot.
- Check that your Instant Pot is large enough for the turkey breast; a 6-quart Instant Pot can hold about 5 pounds comfortably.
- For turkey breasts larger than 6 pounds, consider using a larger Instant Pot for proper cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/7th | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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