Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
This Dutch Oven Turkey Breast recipe is easy to follow and results in a juicy, tender bird. The herbed butter seasons the meat perfectly and helps it to roast up nice and golden brown. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a delicious weeknight meal or small holiday gathering or Thanksgiving feast!
🍲Make Turkey Breast In A Dutch Oven!
A dutch oven is a type of large cooking pot that is perfect for roasting meats. It has a heavy lid that helps to keep in the moisture and flavor of the food. Dutch ovens come in many different sizes, so you can choose one that is the perfect size for your needs.
This makes it the best cooking vessel for cooking a juicy turkey breast! Turkey breast is enjoyed by many people because it is a leaner meat than dark meat and it is full of flavor. When cooked properly, turkey breast is juicy and tender while the skin gets browned and crispy.
Roasting a turkey breast is a great idea for weeknight dinners, or when you have a smaller gathering for holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
This dutch oven turkey recipe is easy to follow! Simply season the turkey breast with herbed butter, then roast it in the dutch oven until it is cooked through. Serve with your favorite comforting side dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
🦃Key Ingredients
- Turkey Breast – You’ll want to find a turkey breast between 3 and 5 pounds depending on how many people you serve.
- Softened Butter – This is what holds the herbs and seasonings together while giving the turkey a rich buttery taste.
- Herbs – A mix of chopped thyme and rosemary compliment the natural flavor of the turkey.
- Garlic – Freshly minced garlic gives the turkey breast a bold garlic flavor.
- Salt and Pepper – Helps balance and enhance the turkey flavor.
- Onion – Used to create flavor as the turkey breast sits on top.
- Turkey Broth – Helps the turkey retain its moisture while cooking in the dutch oven.
🧈How To Make Turkey Breast In A Dutch Oven
1️⃣Prepare the turkey breast: Chop the onion into large wedges and place them on the bottom of the dutch oven. Pour the turkey broth on top. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then place it on top of the onion and broth.
2️⃣Prepare for roasting: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3️⃣Make the herbed butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
4️⃣Season the turkey: Rub the herbed butter all over the turkey breast, making sure to get it into the nooks, crannies, and under the skin.
5️⃣Roast the turkey: Place the lid on the dutch oven, then roast the turkey in the oven for 60-75 minutes. Remove the lid before the last 30 minutes to crisp up the skin. Continue cooking until the turkey is cooked through, the juices run clear when you insert a knife into the thickest part of the meat, and the skin is golden brown.
6️⃣Rest and carve: Remove the dutch oven from the oven and add a layer of loose foil on top of the turkey. Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳Tips For Cooking Turkey In Dutch Oven
- Make sure you have a dutch oven that is large enough for the turkey to fit without touching the lid. Generally, a 5-quart dutch oven can accommodate a 4 to 6-pound turkey breast.
- If you don’t have a dutch oven, you can use a roasting pan with a lid.
- Line the dutch oven with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- You can use a large roasting pan with a lid if you don’t have a dutch oven.
- Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before cooking.
- Simply place your favorite stuffing recipe in the dutch oven around the turkey breast to stuff the turkey. Roast as directed.
- The safe internal temperature for turkey is 165 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to check the turkey’s temperature in the thickest part of the breast and thigh.
- Generally, Turkey breast needs 20 minutes per pound to cook through.
- Reheat turkey in the air fryer or dutch oven on the stove over low heat with broth or water until warmed through.
- If the turkey skin isn’t crispy enough, broil it for 2-3 minutes.
❔FAQ
Can you cook frozen turkey breast in a dutch oven?
For best results, you’ll want to thaw the turkey completely before cooking. Also make sure you pat it dry completely to ensure the seasonings stick.
What should I do if my turkey isn’t cooked through?
If your turkey isn’t cooked through, you can either continue cooking it with the lid off until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F or you can tightly wrap it in foil and place it back in the dutch oven to finish cooking.
Can I make this dutch oven turkey breast ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the herbed butter and rub it all over the turkey up to 24 hours in advance. Store the turkey in the fridge until you’re ready to roast it.
Can I make boneless turkey breast in dutch oven?
Yes, you can, the cook time will be less since there’s no bone to protect the meat. Check the turkey breast after 45 minutes of cooking and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
What if I don’t have fresh herbs?
No problem! You can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary in place of the fresh herbs.
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- Thanksgiving Cocktails
- Air Fryer Turkey Wings
- Air Fryer Turkey Legs
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast
- Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey Neck Gravy
- Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash
- Gluten-free Stuffing
- Riced Cauliflower Stuffing
- Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
- Keto Cranberry Sauce
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Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
Equipment
- Dutch Oven 6 quart
Ingredients
- 4 pounds turkey breast thawed if frozen
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon thyme freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary freshly chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 onions chopped into wedges
- 1 cup turkey broth or chicken, vegetable broth
Instructions
- Chop the onion into large wedges and place them on the bottom of the dutch oven. Pour the turkey broth on top. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then place it on top of the onion and broth.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Rub the herbed butter all over the turkey breast, making sure to get it into the nooks, crannies, and under the skin.
- Place the lid on the dutch oven, then roast the turkey in the oven for 60-75 minutes. Remove the lid before the last 30 minutes to crisp up the skin. Continue cooking until the turkey is cooked through, the juices run clear when you insert a knife into the thickest part of the meat, and the skin is golden brown.
- Remove the dutch oven from the oven and add a layer of loose foil on top of the turkey. Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
