Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe

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Use your Instant Pot to cook the perfect juicy, tender, and hands-off turkey breast. Enjoy this recipe on Easter or any other day of the year!

Sometimes you don’t need an entire turkey. This recipe is perfect for small family holidays or dinners. Need to feed 1-4 people? This Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe is the way to go!

1. This turkey is SO flavorful. Seasonings: Garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, lemon peel, celery seeds, ground sage, rosemary, ground black pepper. Use The Spice Hunter for all of them if possible!

Brine the Turkey

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Keep the turkey refrigerated in the brine for 6-12 hours (I left mine for about 9 hours).

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Cooking the Turkey

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Mix the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the entire turkey breast, using your hands to rub in the spices.

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05 Place the lid on the pot and turn the pressure to HIGH for 23 minutes (or see below to adjust cooking time). Once the cook time is up, allow for a 15 minute natural pressure release.

Toast the Skin

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Expert Tips

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The Foreign Fork

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