How to Cook a Juicy Butterball Turkey Breast Roast

Butterball turkey breast roasts are a convenient and delicious alternative to cooking a whole turkey Follow this simple guide for oven-roasted perfection

Choosing Your Roast

Butterball offers bone-in and boneless turkey breast roasts ranging from 2,5 to 9 lbs Choose a size appropriate for your gathering – estimate 1 lb per person Inspect packaging for any damage and confirm the use or freeze by date hasn’t expired,

For less prep work, opt for a pre-seasoned Butterball Ready-to-Roast Turkey Breast It comes thawed and ready to pop straight into the oven

Proper Thawing

Only thaw frozen roasts in the refrigerator or cold water:

Refrigerator: Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 lbs. Place on tray to catch drips.
Cold Water: Submerge wrapped roast, changing water every 30 mins. Allow 30 mins per lb.

Never thaw at room temperature!

Pre-Roast Prep

Get your roast oven-ready:

Remove packaging, netting and plastic closure. Save netting to maintain shape.
Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan, netting underneath if using.
Insert meat thermometer into thickest part without touching bone.
Brush with oil or melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
Generously season outside and under skin with preferred herbs/spices.

Roast to Perfection

Roast at 325°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F:

Bone-in: 60-75 mins per lb
Boneless: 45-60 mins per lb

Remove netting for browning after 2/3 cooking time. Let rest 10-20 mins before slicing.

Handy Roast Tips

Brine for moisture: Dissolve salt & sugar in water. Submerge roast 1 hr per lb.
Perfect Pairings: Stuff with bread, cheese, veggies. Or roast with root vegetables.
Get Saucy: Use drippings to make gravy. Deglaze pan with wine or broth.
Slice Right: Carve against the grain for tenderest texture.
Store Smart: Refrigerate within 2 hrs. Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated or 2-3 months frozen.

Troubleshooting

Undercooked? Bake longer until 165°F internal temperature. Finish in oven, microwave or air fryer.

Overcooked or dry? Serve with extra gravy. Use leftovers for sandwiches, wraps and casseroles.

Time to Feast!

With this easy oven roast method, your Butterball turkey breast will turn out juicy, flavorful and delicious every time. Enjoy this simpler take on holiday turkey tradition.

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FAQ

Do you cover Butterball turkey roast?

Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in thickest part of breast reaches 170° F. If breast is stuffed, center of stuffing should be 165° F. Let breast stand for 10 minutes before carving.

How long does it take to cook a fresh 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.

Do you roast a turkey breast covered or uncovered?

To achieve a perfectly golden, juicy turkey, let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered in the oven. We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out; then, during the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, remove the cover so the skin crisps in the hot oven.