Turkey Roast (Boneless Breast)
A turkey roast is a boneless breast or breast and thigh joint. It cooks faster than a whole bird.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
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Supermarket freezer aisles carry frozen roasts all year. Butcher counters can tie a fresh boneless breast to order.
Professional insight
Butchers judge a turkey roast by what sits inside the netting.
- Whole muscle roasts slice cleaner than formed or chopped ones.
- Look for added solution percentages on the front.
- Order fresh holiday roasts a week or two early.
- Gravy packets add sodium; check that panel too.
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Types
| Roast type | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless breast roast | White meat in netting | Small dinners, easy slicing |
| White and dark roast | Breast with thigh meat | Mixed tastes at one table |
| Stuffed turkey joint | Rolled around stuffing | Holiday meals with less work |
| Bone in turkey crown | Breast on the bone, no legs | Juicier meat, carving show |
| Frozen roast with gravy | Pre seasoned, packet included | Cooking straight from the freezer |
Safe use
- Thaw the roast in the fridge, never on the counter.
- Keep raw turkey juices away from salads and bread.
- Wash boards and knives in hot soapy water after use.
- Chill leftovers within two hours of cooking.
How to use it
- 1Thaw fully in the fridge unless the label allows cooking from frozen.
- 2Pat dry and season under any skin.
- 3Roast on a rack in a shallow pan.
- 4Check the center with a thermometer near the end.
- 5Rest 10 to 15 minutes before removing the netting and slicing.
Storage
- Keep fresh roasts at the back of the fridge, coldest spot.
- Freeze fresh roasts before the date if plans change.
- Store cooked slices in shallow airtight containers.
- Freeze cooked turkey in portions for quick lunches.
Ways to save
Turkey roast cost per serving
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It assumes a quarter of the raw weight cooks off. Holiday sales often discount frozen roasts.
Common questions
- How many people does a 3 lb roast feed?
- Roughly five to six adults, with sides.
- Is a turkey roast the same as turkey ham?
- No. Turkey ham is cured thigh meat shaped like ham.
- Can I cook it from frozen?
- Only if the label gives frozen cooking steps. It takes longer.
- Should the netting stay on?
- Yes, while cooking. Remove it after resting.