TURKEY BREAST

instant pot

Why the Instant Pot?  QUICK. Start to finish (including time to brine!) you can serve up up a 5-lb turkey in about 2 hours. EASY. No basting, no temperature adjustments, and no guesswork. Literally set it and forget it! DELICIOUS. Herb butter adds flavor, and pressure cooking makes white meat SO tender.

Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Ingredients

5-lb bone-in turkey breast 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 c broth 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped 1 whole bay leaf Garlic Herb Butter 4 tbsp butter, at to room temperature 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp each parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Turkey Gravy 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp all purpose flour 2 cups pot drippings

STEP 1

DRY BRINE. Pat turkey dry, sprinkle with salt, and brine at room temperature for 1 hour. Before cooking, pat dry again and season with salt.

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STEP 2

HERB BUTTER. Make the herb butter by combining butter, herbs, and garlic until well combined.

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STEP 3

HERB BUTTER.  Spread the herb butter under the skin of both turkey breasts.

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STEP 4

ADD AROMATICS. Pour broth into the inner pot, then add the onion, celery, and bay leaf.

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STEP 5

ADD TURKEY. Fit the inner pot with a trivet, then position the turkey breast onto the trivet cavity side up.

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STEP 6

PRESSURE COOK. Pressure cook 6 minutes per pound; allow for a natural release to let the juices settle.

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STEP 7

CRISP. Place the turkey breast onto a foil lined baking sheet; transfer to the oven and broil 5-8 minutes, rotating once, until the skin is crisped to your liking.

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STEP 8

CARVE. Carve the breasts from the bone.

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STEP 9

SLICE. Slice into half in thick slices.

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STEP 10

STRAIN. Strain the pot liquid to separate the solids, then use the drippings to make gravy.

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STEP 11

ROUX. Melt butter using the saute function, then add flour. Cook, stirring frequently until the roux turns golden brown.

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STEP 12

SIMMER. Add 2 cups strained drippings. Simmer until thickened, then season with salt and pepper if needed.

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STEP 13

SERVE. Serve with gravy and your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

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