Bone-In Turkey Breast Cooking Time Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the cooking time for a bone-in turkey breast is:

\[ T = (W \times r) + a \]

Where:

\( T \) is the total cooking time (minutes)
\( W \) is the weight of the turkey breast (pounds)
\( r \) is the rate of cooking (minutes per pound)
\( a \) is the adjustment time (minutes) for oven preheating and resting the turkey after cooking

What is Bone-In Turkey Breast Cooking Time?

A bone-in turkey breast requires a longer cooking time compared to a boneless one due to the bone's insulating effect. The general rule of thumb is to cook it for about 20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, a six-pound bone-in turkey breast would take about two hours to cook.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight of Turkey Breast (W): 6 pounds
Rate of Cooking (r): 20 minutes per pound
Adjustment Time (a): 30 minutes

Step 1: Calculate the Total Cooking Time (T):

\[ T = (6 \times 20) + 30 = 120 + 30 = 150 \text{ minutes} \]

The total cooking time is 150 minutes.