This simple Instant Pot Herbed Turkey Roast is perfect for a small family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or just for any time you feel like turkey!
Instant Pot Herbed Turkey Roast
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Who says turkey has to take forever in your oven? Pop one of these small turkey roasts in your Instant Pot, and you can have turkey any time you want!
These 3-pound turkey roasts often go on serious sales after Thanksgiving and Christmas, so watch the meat section of your grocery store around the holidays. They can be a great bargain, and they store really well in your freezer. I like the plain turkey roasts with both white meat and dark meat.
If you do stock up, make sure to mark it on your freezer inventory. You don’t want those delicious turkey roasts to get forgotten in the back of your freezer!
Make sure you check the labels carefully, though. Some of these turkey roasts are seasoned, and I accidentally bought a few cajun-seasoned roasts once! While the cajun-seasoned turkey roast was delicious, it was not what I wanted. For this recipe, make sure you get a plain turkey roast, not a pre-seasoned one.
You can also substitute a plain turkey breast in this recipe if you prefer all white meat.
We also have a slow cooker version of this recipe, which is just as delicious!
Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Herbed Turkey Roast
Ingredients
- 3- pound turkey roast turkey breast or white/dark meat combination
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley crushed
- 1 Tablespoon dried rubbed sage crushed
- 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves crushed
- 1-1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Turn the 6-quart Instant Pot saute feature on. Add the oil to the pot.
- When the oil is hot, sear the turkey roast for 2-3 minutes on each side. (Use tongs to hold the turkey roast upright, if needed.)
- Add chicken broth and seasonings to the pot.
- Turn off the Instant Pot.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to "sealing."
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done, do a 10-minute natural release, then quick release to let the rest of the pressure off.
- The turkey roast should be at least 165 degrees F in the center (measured with a meat thermometer).
- Remove the turkey, slice, and serve immediately.
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