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How Long to Cook Bone-In Turkey Breast (Half or Whole, 5–7 lb) in the dutch oven

Specification: 6 lb bone-in skin-on turkey breast perched on aromatics

Target Temp
Heat Waves
325°F (163°C)
Stovetop / Oven
Total Time
Clock Time
90–105 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
165°F (74°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat dutch oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare bone-in turkey breast (half or whole, 5–7 lb) (6 lb bone-in skin-on turkey breast perched on aromatics).

2
Cook

Cook for 90–105 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

3
Check & Rest

Internal temp reaches 165°F at the deepest part without touching bone and juices run crystal clear Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

National Turkey Federation & USDA FSIS Turkey Cooking Guidelines

Pro Tip: Uncover the Dutch oven for the final 25 minutes of roasting and baste with melted butter to produce shatteringly crisp, mahogany skin.

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