Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions

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Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product is not certified organic

Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Contains food additives of moderate concern

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Antibiotics were likely used in the production of this meat [read more]

Antibiotics were likely used in the production ...

Many animals are fed low doses of antibiotics throughout their lifespan to speed growth and prevent diseases. These non-essential uses promote antibiotic resistance, posing a serious risk to human health.

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Hormones and/or growth promoters were likely used in production of meat ingredients [read more]

Hormones and/or growth promoters were likely us...

Hormone implants and artificial growth promoters are commonly used to speed the growth of meat animals. These practices are not allowed in Europe due to health concerns.

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Contains 32% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]

Contains 32% of the Institute of Medicine's dai...

This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg. Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day. Most of this sodium comes from processed foods where sodium is added to mask the lack of freshness by enhancing the flavor, texture or palatability and extending shelf-life (IOM 2010). Many of these uses are for the manufacturers benefit and not the consumer's health as excess sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease (IOM 2010).

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Per gram, high in protein [read more]

Per gram, high in protein

Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
This product contains added sugar ingredients: Sugars and Dextrose [read more]

This product contains added sugar ingredients: ...

Eating too much of any type of sugar can lead to tooth decay. Added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar and dextrose are more concerning than natural sugars like raisins because they can lead to obesity by adding calories without being accompanied by important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C or fiber. Americans average 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day (NCI 2010; USDA and DHHS 2010). The World Health Organization recommends no more than 6 to 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day for adults, children should eat even less (WHO 2002; WHO 2014).

Kirkwood oven roasted turkey breast portion cooking instructions
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Ingredient List

From the Package

RUBBED WITH: SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, EXTRACTIVE OF TURMERIC. INGREDIENTS: TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS POTASSIUM LACTATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.

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How do you cook Kirkland fully cooked roasted turkey breast portion?

If you want to serve this roast an an entrée Costco suggests heating it up in a shallow pan with water for an hour in a 350F oven. Slice the meat after heating instead of before to prevent it from drying out.

How do you cook Kirkwood turkey breast from Aldi?

After brining for 24 hours, dabbing the turkey breast dry and applying a dry rub it was ready to go in the oven. Only 90 minutes is needed at 350 degrees, skin side down in a cast iron skillet.

How do you cook a fully cooked turkey breast portion?

Place turkey breast in 350° oven and heat until warm. 3/4 - 1.5 hours. Check temperature with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 140° F..
Remove turkey breast from the wrapper..
Let meat stand at room temperature 15 minutes to take off the chill..
Carve turkey breast and serve immediately..

How do I cook a boneless turkey breast from Aldi?

The instructions on the package of the boneless turkey state to cook for 90 minutes at 350 degrees or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.