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 many minutes per pound do you cook turkey?

The general rule is 15 to 20 minutes per pound of turkey when cooking an unstuffed turkey.

How long does it take to cook a 3lb Butterball turkey breast?

Approximate Roasting Time–Open Pan, 325°F oven: Thawed: 1-3/4-2 hours. Frozen: 2-1/2-3 hours. *Always thaw in unopened wrapper, thaw on tray in refrigerator, or thaw in cold water, change water frequently. Do not thaw at room temperature.

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

How to roast turkey breast in the oven? Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. For the best results, wash the turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Roast turkey for 20 minutes per pound.

Do you put butter or oil on Turkey?

Brush the turkey skin generously with oil or melted butter. Season the turkey liberally with salt. (Skip salting if your turkey is brined.) Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack set inside the roasting pan.

Do you cook turkey breast side up or down?

Cook the turkey breast – side down. While the turkey roasts, the juices fall down towards the breast, resulting in the most succulent meat. The breast is also more protected from the heat, which helps keep it from getting too dried out. Use a meat thermometer to take out any guess work of when the turkey is done.

How long does it take to cook a Butterball turkey breast?

Bake until vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of breast registers 170°F (2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes for a 6-pound turkey breast). Place turkey breast on large cutting board. Let stand 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil.

How long does it take to thaw out an 8 pound turkey breast?

Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened roast on a tray in refrigerator for 1½ to 2 days, or until thawed. To thaw faster, place unopened roast in cold tap water for 3 to 5 hours. Change water every 30 minutes to keep turkey cold.

How long does it take to thaw a 6lb turkey breast?

A 6 or 7-pound turkey breast will take about 1 1/2 days (36 hours) to thaw completely. Again, make sure your the temperature of the fridge is between 37°F and 40°F.

How do I keep my turkey moist?

Classic Bread Stuffing Recipe Choose a fresh turkey instead of a frozen one. Roast two small turkeys rather than one large one. Brine the turkey. Rub soft butter under the skin. Truss loosely, or not at all. Roast the turkey upside down at first. Don’t overcook it. Let the turkey rest before carving.

What temperature should a turkey breast be cooked to?

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.

How long do you 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.