Recipe: Turkey Breast - Roasting Timetable

ROASTING A TURKEY BREAST

Timetable for Fresh or Thawed Turkey Breast
at 325 degrees F.

Unstuffed:
4 to 6 pounds - 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours
6 to 8 pounds - 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours

Stuffed:
4 to 6 pounds (Not Usually Applicable)
6 to 8 pounds - 3 to 3 1/2 hours

Roasting Instructions:
Set oven temperature. no lower than 325 degrees F.

Place turkey breast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

For uniform results, it is recommended to cook stuffing outside of the bird.

If stuffed, stuff loosely.

For safety and doneness the internal temperature, as registered on meat thermometer, must reach a minimum of 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast before removing from the oven. The center of the stuffing should reach 165 degrees F after stand time.

Juices should be clear.

Let the breast stand 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.

Source: USDA