How to Cook a Frozen Turkey Breast in the Instant Pot
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Servings: 8
Chef Alli
Ingredients
- 1 frozen turkey breast, approx. 7 pounds
- 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
- 1 ½ tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. olive oil, for rubbing over the skin if you wish to brown it in the oven after cooking it in the Instant Pot
- 1 gravy packet that comes with the turkey breast
Instructions
Make the Turkey
- Remove the packaging from your frozen turkey breast. If your breast comes with a gravy packet, thaw it just enough under hot water to remove the gravy packet; reserve the gravy packet.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot. Using the saute setting, bring the broth to a boil. (This step will help your Instant Pot pressurize more quickly.)
- Meanwhile, place the turkey breast onto a large sheet of foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle all sides of the breast with the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Place the turkey, breast side up, into the Instant Pot.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid into place. Choose the high pressure setting for 85 minutes, bringing the Instant Pot to full pressure.
- When the Instant Pot timer sounds, use a natural release for at least 20 minutes to let the Instant Pot naturally release the pressure itself, allowing the turkey breast to continue cooking under residual heat and also to rest so the meat is very tender and juicy before you slice it.
- Carefully unlock and remove the Instant Pot lid. Using an instant-read thermometer, test the internal temperature of the turkey breast by inserting the thermometer probe right into the center of the thickest part of the breast. The turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F.
- If the turkey breast hasn't reached 165 degrees F., place it back into the Instant Pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Again, using the natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- If you want to brown the skin, remove the turkey breast from the Instant Pot to a large cast iron skillet, roasting pan, or Dutch oven; brush the skin with olive oil. Place the turkey breast beneath the broiler to crisp until the desired color is reached.
Make the Gravy
- Using the reserved gravy packet and the liquids from the Instant Pot that have accumulated with the chicken broth during the cooking process, use the saute setting on the Instant Pot to bring these liquids to a simmer. Create a corn starch slurry by whisking together equal parts water and cornstarch (I'd start with 1 Tbs. of each). Adding a little of the slurry at a time, whisk constantly until the gravy is nicely thickened and smooth. Serve at once over mashed potatoes and sliced turkey.
Notes
This recipe was created for cooking a frozen, bone-in turkey breast that weighs approx. 7 lbs. and is cooked in an 8-quart Instant Pot. If you are using a standard size 6-quart Instant Pot, you will need a turkey breast that weighs closer to 5 lbs.
**Please note: the cooking time stated for this recipe does not include the time required to bring the Instant Pot up to pressure since this can vary.Nutrition
Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 85gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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