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An 8-pound turkey breast takes roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours to cook, depending on your oven’s mood. That’s long enough to watch a movie, stress-eat a bag of chips, and reconsider your life choices. But here’s the kicker: resting time is non-negotiable.
Once it hits 165°F, pull it out and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes under a loose foil tent. This isn’t laziness—it’s thermodynamics. The juices retreat back into the meat like a tactical retreat, leaving you with slices so tender they’ll make you weep.
