Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe
This Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe is perfect for anyone hosting Thanksgiving dinner for a smaller group and doesn't want to deal with the entire turkey. This easy recipe roasts a turkey perfectly with crispy golden brown skin and tender breast meat.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Turkey Breast
- 1 5-8 pound turkey breast, if frozen thaw completely
- sprigs fresh rosemary
- sprigs fresh thyme
- fresh sage leaves
- fresh parsley
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbed Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves, removed from stem
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475° F.
- Cut onion and celery into large chunks. Place half of the onion and celery into the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Make sure the turkey breast is completely thawed if frozen. Remove any packets from inside (some come with gravy packets) and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the turkey on top of the vegetables inside the Dutch oven. Add the remaining onion, herbs and celery to the cavity of the turkey.
- In a small bowl add soften butter, chopped fresh herbs, garlic, salt pepper and dry mustard and mix well.
- Carefully lift the skin so that you can rub the breast of the turkey with olive oil. With careful maneuvering you can slide your hand under the skin. Thoroughly coat the breast and the skin with olive oil.
- Rub the butter mixture between the skin and on top of the skin as well. Once the turkey is coated place breast side up in the Dutch oven.
- Place the Dutch oven inside the preheated oven and time for 25-30 minutes at 475° F. After the first 30 minutes the turkey skin will be golden brown and crispy. Reduce the temperature to 350° F and continue to roast until the internal temperature reaches 165° F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of the turkey breast. To prevent the skin from over browning make a tent with aluminum foil to shield the turkey breast.
- Once turkey reaches the appropriate temperature remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and cut into slices.
Notes
This recipe will feed 4-6 people depending on the size of the turkey breast you buy.
The cooking time will vary depending on how many pounds the turkey breast is.