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Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy

This Instant Pot Bone-in Turkey Breast is perfect for serving a smaller crowd - and quickly! when you get your pressure cooker involved. The results are moist, juicy turkey that you don't have to fret over for hours. Plus you can make an easy gravy from the leftover cooking liquid.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword instant pot bone-in turkey breast, instant pot turkey breast, turkey breast in instant pot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 529kcal

Equipment

  • 8-quart instant pot

Ingredients

  • 5 pound bone-in skin-on turkey breast (Kirkwood brand with two included gravy packets)
  • 3 tablespoons porchetta seasoning “the Grass”
  • ½ tablespoon porchetta salt and pepper mix
  • 2 gravy packets (included with turkey breast)
  • 2 cups water

Turkey Gravy

  • Leftover turkey cooking liquid
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Add the included gravy packets and 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot. 
    2 gravy packets, 2 cups water
  • Coat the turkey breast inside and out with 3 tablespoons of porchetta seasoning, followed by ½ tablespoon porchetta salt and pepper mix. Alternatively, season however you would like.
    5 pound bone-in skin-on turkey breast, 3 tablespoons porchetta seasoning “the Grass”, ½ tablespoon porchetta salt and pepper mix
  • Add the seasoned turkey breast to the Instant Pot. Cover and make sure the pressure valve is closed.
    5 pound bone-in skin-on turkey breast
  • Select “Pressure Cook” and set the timer to 30 minutes on High Pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 25 or so minutes to pressurize before cooking. 
  • When the Instant Pot beeps (finishes cooking), press "Cancel” to turn it off. Let the pressure release naturally as this will keep the turkey moist and juicy. This will take upwards of an hour or so - be patient, it's worth it!
  • Optional step: For crispy skin, broil cooked turkey breast in the oven until golden brown and crispy. You may have to rotate the pan during broiling to ensure even crisping, so keep a watchful eye during this step. Preheat your oven in advance so you can put the turkey in the oven as soon as the pressure has finished naturally releasing from the Instant Pot.
  • Once the pressure has naturally released, open the lid carefully. Remove the turkey breast and place on a cutting board. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. 
  • Carve your turkey breast and serve with gravy (see steps below).

Turkey Gravy

  • Make gravy with the turkey gravy and drippings leftover in the Instant Pot. Press the Sauté function on your Instant Pot and set for 7 minutes.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water, whisking to combine. Add the cornstarch slurry to the Instant Pot.
    Leftover turkey cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons corn starch, ¼ cup water
  • Sauté, whisking frequently, until the gravy thickens. Adjust seasoning to suit your tastes. Makes about 4 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1631mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg