Smoked Turkey Breast
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4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Turkey Breast
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This Smoked Turkey Breast recipe will change your life! It creates the most TENDER & JUICY turkey breast you've ever eaten. And it's easy to make with a quick brine, rub & smoke!
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Ingredients
Brine
- 10 cups water divided
- ¼ cup sea salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ tbsp black peppercorns
- 4 lb boneless turkey breast
Rub
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp thyme
Basting Liquid
- 6-8 tbsp butter melted
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Instructions
Brine the Turkey
- Bring 2 cups of water to boil on the stove in a small saucepan.
- Stir in the salt and sugar until it's dissolved in the boiling water.
- Remove the water from the stove and let it cool to room temperature before brining the turkey.
- Pour this mixture over the turkey breast in a large bowl. If the turkey breast is wrapped in netting, be sure to remove the netting before brining it.
- Add 8 (or more) cups of cold water to the bowl, until the turkey breast is completely covered.
- Add thyme springs and black peppercorns to the brine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 12 hours to brine.
Rub & Smoke the Turkey
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, oregano and thyme.
- After the turkey breast is brined, remove the turkey from the brine, rinse it with cold water and dry with paper towels.
- Use butchers twine to tie the turkey breast(s) together. Depending on the size of turkey breast purchased, you may end up with 2 turkey breasts in one package.
- Rub the turkey breast with the prepared rub.
- Heat a smoker to 275°F.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast on the smoker for 2-4 hours, depending on the size of the breast. Plan for approximately 45 minutes per pound of turkey.
- While the turkey breast is smoking, brush 1 tablespoon of melted butter on the turkey every 30 minutes.
- Remove the turkey from the smoker when the internal temperature reaches 155°F. I recommend checking the temperature each time you baste the turkey with the melted butter.
- Place the turkey breast on a cutting board and wrap it in foil.
- Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes. During that time, the temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees, getting to the ideal 165°F temperature of a turkey breast.
- Unwrap the turkey after 10 minutes and use an electric knife or carving knife to slice the turkey.
Notes
- Recommended wood for smoking turkey: Maple, hickory or apple
Nutrition Information
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Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
66g
(132%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
5655mg
(236%)
Potassium
743mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
559mg
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 5655mg | 236% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 559mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
42 reviews
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