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Southern Turkey Breast Recipe

Southern Turkey Breast Recipe In The Instant Pot 

All the Southern flavor, none of the fuss! My Instant Pot turkey breast recipe is juicy, tender, and full of Southern flavor, ready in a fraction of the time without flipping or basting the whole bird.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 1443kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker
  • Instant Pot trivet rack (comes with the Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 ½-3 pound turkey breast boneless, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning Famous Dave’s Chicken Rub, or similar
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, or similar
  • 2 cups apple cider Store-bought, or see the notes below to get my homemade apple cider brine recipe
  • 4 sprigs herbs i.e.,fresh rosemary, parsley, or thyme

Instructions

  • Mix the chicken rub and garlic & herb seasonings in a small bowl to create a Southern spice rub for the turkey.
  • Rub and coat the turkey breast with the Southern spice rub on the top and bottom.
  • Remove the Instant Pot lid and pour the apple cider into the stainless steel inner pot.
  • Place the seasoned turkey onto the trivet rack.
  • Using the trivet rack’s handles, place the seasoned turkey inside the inner pot with the apple cider brine.
  • Baste the turkey breast by spooning the apple cider over it.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (ensure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.
  • When cooking is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Baste the bird using a large spoon to scoop the brine from the inner pot over the turkey breast.
  • Then, remove it from the inner pot using the trivet rack handles.
  • Place the turkey breast on a serving platter to slice. Add fresh rosemary sprigs (as I used), thyme, or parsley to garnish, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Use my delicious recipe to make a homemade apple cider brine. It’s sweet, tangy, and downright yum!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1443kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 248g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 612mg | Sodium: 2363mg | Potassium: 3617mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 1157IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 683mg | Iron: 18mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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