How long does it take per pound to cook a turkey breast?

The cooking time will vary based on weight. Figure 15 minutes per pound at 325. STEP 3. After one hour of cooking, turn the breast over so that it is breast side up.

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 do you cook a turkey per pound in the oven?

The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12- to 14-lb turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.

What is the cooking temperature for a turkey breast?

165°F
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!).

How do you cook a turkey breast in the oven?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fit a small roasting pan with a V-shaped rack. Drizzle oil over turkey breast, and season with salt and pepper. Center turkey breast on rack. Transfer to oven, and roast until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast,…

What temperature do you cook a turkey breast at?

One of the most common methods of cooking turkey breast is roasting, typically in an oven preheated to 325º F (160º C).

How long does it take to roast a turkey breast?

Roast the turkey breast for 1 3/4 hours to 2 hours, depending on your oven and the size of a roast.

How long should you cook a 10-lb. Turkey?

Roasting Takes Hours. One way to cook a 10-lb. turkey is to roast it in the oven.

  • Deep-Frying Is Faster. Deep-frying a completely-thawed 10-pound turkey takes about 35 minutes. Deep-frying a turkey is a popular way to cook the bird in the southern United States.
  • Bottom Line. Time to eat!