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best method for a 2.5lb turkey breast

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bearcat
bearcat Posts: 41
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or as they called it roast.

Picked up a turkey 'roast' at the farmer's market. Any suggestions as to time temp method. Debating herbs and spices - rosemary garlic - harissa - lemon. Thanks

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
    edited May 2014
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    If mine I would brine it overnight. Cook raised direct @ 375/400 with coffee rub. That and toss on a few turkey legs for myself.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    edited May 2014
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    It I spatch it I cook 425ish raised direct and if left whole 400ish indirect. +1 on the coffee rub. You could do a tied up bunch of fresh herbs in the cavity and on top of the meat. Rosemary,basil,thyme and sage work really good. I expect anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2hrs depending on method for a 5-6lb breast but as always cook to temp not time.

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
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    I really suggest doing it this way here in my post - IT WAS AWESOME. 


    I have another one in the freezer right now - I am going to thaw it out now!

    Columbus, OH

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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    I have had great luck with a brine and then low and slow until it came to temp.  Excellent results and leftovers made fantastic sandwich meat..
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • SWVABeanCounter
    SWVABeanCounter Posts: 859
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    I do these roasts for deli all the time.  The rosemary garlic sounds excellent.  I usually do mine 350 indirect with one chunk of smoke wood depending on how I feel.  With rosemary garlic I would probably go with cherry or peach.

    Damascus, VA.  Friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail.

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  • J_Que
    J_Que Posts: 223
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    Here is another option for you. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1149208/atk-boneless-turkey-breast-pic-heavy#latest
    I know all the rules, but the rules do not know me.

    Small, Medium, 2 Large, XL ,Stumps XL Stretch, Workhorse 1975
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Mickey said:

    If mine I would brine it overnight. Cook raised direct @ 375/400 with coffee rub. That and toss on a few turkey legs for myself.

    I just realized you said roast not bone in. I really need to slow down when reading. Sorry for bad advice. Do as Mickey said.


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