Yesterday I was at Costco and bought one of their pre-cooked turkey breasts. Its located in the meats/prepared food section. Seen great comments about it over the years here on the Q threads, and have decided to try it.
It doesnt have heating instructions on the packaging. How would you heat this up, specifically, what temp and for how long? Its just under 4 pounds. Or…would you slice some and microwave to warm the slices? Would you cover it in some way to ensure keeping moisture in?
We are going out, Thanksgiving brunch, and will come home to watch football for the rest of the afternoon/evening. (GOOO EAGLES!!) Anyway, when you go out you dont get the opportunity to pick at leftovers later on, and coming days. I thought that we could heat this up and have available as a way of having leftovers. I will also make a few sides too.
As a busy cook who loves serving quick, tasty meals, pre-cooked turkey breast is one of my go-to proteins. The flavorful meat is versatile enough for weeknight dinners, easy lunches, party platters and more. Buying cooked turkey breast saves the hassle and time of roasting a whole bird.
If you’re wondering where to purchase ready-to-eat turkey breast you have ample delicious options. Here are my top 10 recommendations for finding high-quality pre-cooked turkey breast to buy
Grocery Store Deli Counters
Your local supermarket deli is an easy place to find oven roasted turkey breast sold by the pound or packaged Top grocery chains for high-quality turkey breast include
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Publix – Offers juicy in-house roasted turkey breast in white/dark meat, julienned and smoked varieties.
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Wegmans – Sells ready-to-eat sliced smoked and lemon pepper turkey breast.
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Giant Eagle – Has nitrate-free applewood smoked turkey breast ideal for sandwiches.
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HEB – Stocks convenient seasoned oven roasted turkey breast fillets and whole breasts.
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Hy-Vee – Carries multiple flavorful turkey breast options like mesquite smoked and Cajun style.
Specialty Markets
Upscale grocers like Whole Foods, The Fresh Market and Metropolitan Market offer premium, chef-prepared turkey breasts:
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Whole Foods – Stocks juicy applewood smoked, lemon-herb seasoned and bourbon glazed turkey breasts.
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Fresh Market – Finds like peppercorn turkey breast and chipotle garlic turkey pinwheels make easy meals.
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Metropolitan Market – Try their NW roasted turkey roll-ups in Chardonnay herb or wild mushroom Mediterranean.
Local Butcher Shops
Local butchers and meat markets hand-prepare cooked turkey breasts in amazing flavors:
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Wagshal’s – This renowned Washington DC butcher offers mouthwatering chive & pepper turkey roasts.
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Steve’s Meat Market – The Milwaukee shop rotates turkey breast specials like cranberry orange and Hawaiian pineapple brown sugar.
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Halls Turkey Farm – Visit this California farm store for juicy Diestel antibiotic-free turkey breasts roasted daily.
Online & Prepared Meal Delivery
Order convenient cooked turkey online and through meal delivery services:
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FreshDirect – Ships oven roasted turkey rollups in savory sage & apple flavor ready to eat.
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Schwan’s – Find high-quality Blazing Acres smoked seasoned turkey breast to buy online and have delivered.
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HelloFresh – Get creative turkey dishes as part of their meal kits featuring sliced pre-cooked turkey breast.
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Green Chef – Their organic meal kits include convenient pre-cooked turkey breast medallions.
National Turkey Brands
Major turkey brands like Butterball, Jennie-O and Boar’s Head offer quality pre-cooked turkey breasts for purchase online and in stores:
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Butterball – The famous brand sells oven-roasted seasoned turkey breasts in resealable packages.
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Jennie-O – Known for convenient deli-quality sliced or shaved turkey breast in natural and flavored options.
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Boar’s Head – A top choice for premium, high-quality smoked and seasoned sliced turkey breast.
Restaurant Chains
A few restaurant chains prepare and sell fully cooked turkey breast entrees and deli meats:
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Boston Market – Offers individual servings of delicious herb roasted turkey breast with classic sides.
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Cracker Barrel – Sells ready-to-heat hickory smoked turkey n’ dressing breast meals.
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Arby’s – Provides quality sliced oven roasted turkey breast for their sandwiches.
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McAlister’s Deli – I love their white turkey breast meat sandwiches topped with cranberry-orange relish.
Finding delicious pre-cooked turkey breast is easy when you know where to buy it. Next time you need convenient, tasty turkey, try these 10 mouthwatering options.
Re: Costco Pre Cooked Turkey Breast
This sounds like a great idea! I would warm it on very low…..200 degrees, or even put it in my crockpot on low. No more than 30 minutes total. You could even pour some chicken broth around it as a heat bath to keep it moist as well. Good luck!
Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
FAQ
Can I buy turkey breast already cooked?
Honey Baked™ Turkey Breast
Unlike our larger whole turkey preparations, this all-white meat pre-cooked turkey breast is ideal for small gatherings, and can even make a great house-warming gift.
Can you buy ready cooked turkey?
You can buy a whole, fully cooked smoked turkey frozen from butterball. Just heat it up, or thaw and carve if you want to eat it cold.
Do supermarkets sell cooked turkey?
Tesco Finest Slow Cooked Turkey with all the Trimmings 3.48kg (Serves 4) – Tesco Groceries.
Does Costco sell fully cooked turkeys?
This the 2nd year in a row I tried Costco’s Kirkland brand Whole Smoked Turkey! One of my close friends put on onto buying this smoked turkey and it’s so worth it. The Turkey is fully cooked and only needs to be heated in the oven. It’s my go too for the holidays.
Where can I buy a fresh turkey?
1. Kauffman Ho-Ka Turkey Farm “A turkey farm in Illinois. I have been here all my life and I have never heard of them. However, that changed this year. Two weeks before…” more 2. Wheaton Meat Company “Wheaton Meat Company does it again!! Ordered a Hoka Fresh Turkey and added some cranberry stuffing” more 3. Sages Meat Market “Excellent meat!
Is H-E-B turkey breast frozen?
Make the centerpiece of your holiday meal an H-E-B Fresh All-Natural Turkey Breast. Never frozen and no need for thawing, it’s USDA Grade A quality and includes ribs, portions of wing meat and neck skin. To see if it’s done while oven-roasting, just keep an eye on the convenient pop-up timer. No artificial ingredients or preservatives.
How do you know if a turkey breast is cooked?
The turkey is done when the meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast. Be careful not to touch the bone with the thermometer, as this can give an inaccurate reading. Once your turkey breast is cooked, remove it from the oven and loosely cover it with aluminum foil.