Cooking Frozen Bone-In Turkey Breast with Steam
Emily Farris
September 14, 2023
If you’re reading this, it might be the day before Thanksgiving. Maybe you don’t have a turkey and you’re freaking out a little. Well, whether you’re having last-minute Thanksgiving at home or your grocery store is completely sold out of fresh turkeys, the Anova Precision Oven is here to save Thanksgiving Day.
With a combination of convection heat and steam, it’s possible to take a turkey breast from freezer to feast in less than three hours. Now, is this going to be the most amazing turkey you’ve ever cooked in your life? Probably not. Will it have the most flawless skin of any turkey on the block? Unlikely. Will you and your dinner companions be in awe of the amazing feat you managed to pull off with the help of your new favorite appliance? Absolutely. And truth be told, it will still be juicy, tender, and delicious — likely better than many people’s Thanksgiving turkeys.
Notes: The prep time in this recipe includes a 30-minute rest time. You can also recreate this recipe using your favorite barbecue rub or other seasonings in place of sage any time of the year. It’s important to use a deep pan because the turkey will release a lot of liquid as it cooks.