Netted Turkey Breast

[Big Mike]

Gonna do a 5lb netted turkey breast this afternoon. More to follow.

[Dallas]

Don't forget to post some pics Mike!

[Gator]

Sounds great,

Im brining a chicken right now. Gonna try that "high heat" method sombody posed on the BBQ-4-U forum the other day...gotta get the camera out.

Gator

[Bill]

I luv turkey! Big Mike, I've done a few turkey breasts over the years but never netted one. How does netting help?

[Big Mike]

Bill, The first time I used a netted turkey breast it was because I could get it at Sams for $12 for a 5lber whereas at my grocery store it was costing me 4.99lb.

I think the netted turkey breast comes out moister. Since it is folded over inside the net I think it holds in more moisture.

[Bill]

I've always brined mine and they're very juicy but I might just have to try your method out. Do you find the netting sticks to the breast meat or do you treat the netting prior to cooking?

Thanks

[Big Mike]

I have not treated the netting and it does stick some.

[Big Mike]

It's almost done. I did some boneless chicken breasts for the neighbor also. The chicken breasts are done and off to the neighbors, just waitin on the turkey.

[Dallas]

Don't forget to post some pics, Mike!

[Big Mike]

Here is a couple of pics. They aren't the best pics, but the other ones I took turned out real bad.

The Turkey breast just has a little Tangerine Pepper sprinkled on it. The chicken breasts have my rub on them. I cooked them at 250 until the meat temp hit 167. It took the chicken breasts about 1 1/2 hours and the 5lb turkey breast about 3 hours. Normally if I am just doing the turkey breast it only takes about 2 1/2 hours but I had to open the door a couple of times to get the chicken out.

[Bill]

Thanks for the pics! Let's eat!!