Instant Pot Barbecue Turkey

Ingredients

Serving Size	About 4 oz. cooked turkey
Amount Per Serving
Calories	250
Calories from Fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Sodium 220mg	10%
Total Carbohydrates 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 32g
Vitamin D 0% Calcium 2% Iron 10% Potassium 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. This is a representation of the nutrition label. The actual nutrition label on the product may vary slightly.

Step 1

Brine turkey breast in cool water and kosher salt for 4 – 6 hours (can also go as long as overnight).
Step 2

To brine, place thawed turkey breast in a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 3

Mix eight cups of cool water with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir till dissolved.
Step 4

Pour salt/water mixture over turkey breast until turkey breast is covered. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to cook.
Step 5

When ready to cook, take turkey breast out of the brine. Discard brine.
Step 6

Pat turkey dry with paper towels and remove and discard skin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 7

Pour apple cider and bullion in the bottom of Instant Pot, place steaming rack inside, and put seasoned turkey breast on top.
Step 8

Lock lid, select the Meat function, and set timer for 45 minutes.
Step 9

Quick release value after the timer beeps and remove the turkey breast from the cooker. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet and brush barbecue sauce on the meat side of the breast.
Step 10

Broil turkey breast for 5 – 6 minutes (watching carefully to prevent charring). Turkey is fully cooked when meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
Step 11

Shred breast after cooking and place on platter. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.

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