Instant Pot Turkey
Make this Instant Pot Turkey for Thanksgiving so you can keep your oven open for casseroles and pies instead.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 315kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot - 6 quart or larger
- Trivet
- Broiler pan
Ingredients
- 1 turkey 8 pounds
- ¾ cup water
- 3 ribs celery cut into chunks
- 3 carrots cut into chunks
- 1 onion halved
- 3 garlic cloves halved
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh sage
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Add water, celery, carrots, onion and garlic cloves to Instant Pot inner pot. Place the metal rack on top of the vegetables.¾ cup water, 3 ribs celery, 3 carrots, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Set aside for gravy or dispose.1 turkey
- Place sprigs of rosemary, sage and thyme into the cavity of the turkey.1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh sage, 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Place the turkey on top of the rack and use handles to hold wings.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and turn valve to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes per pound, so for an 8-pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes.
- After the timer beeps indicating that the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then let out the remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
- If desired, transfer turkey to broiler pan and broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
Recipe FAQs
What do you do with the vegetables after? Since the primary purpose of the vegetables is to add flavor to the turkey and the cooking liquid, some people choose to discard them after straining the broth, especially if they are very mushy. Then, you can use the liquid as a base for making gravy. The flavors from the vegetables will have infused the liquid, making it a rich base. Do I need to thaw the turkey before cooking in the Instant Pot? Yes, it is best to thaw the turkey completely before cooking it in the Instant Pot. A frozen or partially frozen turkey may not cook evenly, which can lead to undercooked areas and longer cooking times. Can I cook stuffing inside the turkey in the Instant Pot? It’s not recommended to cook stuffing inside the turkey when using an Instant Pot, as the stuffing may not reach a safe temperature. Instead, cook the stuffing separately on the stovetop or in the oven.Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2717IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg