Cook Time for an 8 Turkey Breast in Oven

The proper turkey cooking times and the correct turkey cooking temperature are extremely important when cooking turkey. The optimum flavor and tenderness of turkey can be consistently achieved when care is taken to follow the recommended turkey cooking time and temperature guidelines.

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"Excellent guidelines. I especially like the addition of the "cooking in a bag" method. I usually "stuff" mine loosely with carrots, celery and onions".......but because these vegetables give off steam, it helps cook the bird internally so I use the times for an UNSTUFFED bird. The vegetables maintain moisture in the white meat and adds a good flavor."

"This article was extremely helpful. It certainly beats trial and error."

"Great chart but click on the Turkey Guide link and you will find links to everything you would ever want to know about turkey and preparing it."

"ReallyMom Really, the stuffing should reach at least an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Go to http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1226/how-to-make-stuffing.asp and you will find some great information on making stuffing. It will show how to test the dressing and what to do if it isn't done but your turkey is at its proper temperature."

"I am definitely going to try the oven bag method this year to cook my turkey. It will be great if it cuts an hour or so off the cooking time. I had a friend tell me that the turkey turns out really moist and tender also."

"Does anyone know if you cook the stuffing in the turkey is there a certain temperature that the dressing needs to be? If the turkey is 175 - 180 degrees will the dressing be done at the same time?"

"Great chart. Helpful, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas."

"Nice chart but I found the additional links to be the best part. Lots of good info."

"FancyFeeder, I got a fryer a few months ago and happen to find information on deep-frying a turkey on this site. Go to http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1198/how-to-deepfry-a-whole-turkey.asp and you will find a bunch of great information on deep-frying a turkey. It was really helpful to me."

"Good chart for cooking a turkey in the oven or grilling. Wished there was some cooking times or info about deep-frying. I just bought a fryer and want to start using it."

"Wow! I didn't realize that cooking a turkey in an oven bag would cut down on the cooking time so much. I have never tried it but I am going to this year. I also heard that the meat is supposed to be so moist when the turkey is cooked in a bag. Can't wait to try it."

"We were going to try grilling a small turkey this weekend but had no idea how long to cook it. Thanks for the turkey grilling times. That at least gives us an idea of how long it will need to cook."

"This chart is great but I really thought the link to "Turkey Cooking Guide" was the most helpful to me."

"Killermom, if you check out our Turkey Cooking Guide at http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t-36-/turkey-cooking-guide.asp you will find a lot of helpful information and tips on cooking a turkey."

"Stuffed and unstuffed? I didn't know it made any difference in cooking time. Glad I saw this chart."

"I am adding this to my Favorites so I will have turkey cooking temperatures and cooking times for Thanksgiving. That way it will be handy when I need it."

"We are having Thanksgiving at our house this year and I had never fixed a turkey. I wanted to make one this weekend just to practice but had no idea of what temperature to cook it at or what the cooking time should be. This chart gave me both the cooking temperature and time. My turkey turned out great. At least I feel like I know what I am doing now."

Cook Time for an 8 Turkey Breast in Oven

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