turkey breast

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ffdewey

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Jan 18, 2013
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Was wondering what everybody does for time and temp when doing whole turkey breast. My mother in law brought me a couple for easter dinner and don't want to mesd them up. Thanks. Also they both are about 6 1/2 pounds
 
If they're not enhanced, I'd brine them. It's not entirely necessary, but gives you a little leeway of you overcook them slightly. Those should be good to go with a 12 hour brine. If you want the skin to be more palatable you can also leave them uncovered in the fridge for 18-24 hours.

Cliff's time and temp estimates look fine. I do mine a little higher (325˚-375˚) and pull them at 160˚ to let carryover take them the last 5-10 degrees, but that's just my preference.
 
If they're not enhanced, I'd brine them. It's not entirely necessary, but gives you a little leeway of you overcook them slightly. Those should be good to go with a 12 hour brine. If you want the skin to be more palatable you can also leave them uncovered in the fridge for 18-24 hours.

Cliff's time and temp estimates look fine. I do mine a little higher (325˚-375˚) and pull them at 160˚ to let carryover take them the last 5-10 degrees, but that's just my preference.
Great advice from the bum...I stick closer to 275 - 300 to get a little more smoke but pull at 160 as well.

Good luck,

Bill
 
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