Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe
Enjoy a juicy, tender turkey breast with dinner anytime. These turkey breasts well seasoned with a crispy seasoned skin and done in about 2 hours.
Servings: 3
Calories: 694kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Turkey Breast on bone
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 - 1.5 tbsp salt to taste
- 1/2 - 1 tsp black pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
Instructions
- Remove your turkey breasts from the packaging and drain all of the juices. Allow the breasts to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Mix the seasonings and divide in two portions. Combine half of all of your seasonings with the softened butter and pressed garlic and mix until smooth.
- While gently separating the skin from the meat with your hand, rub the meat of the bird with the compound butter.
- Prepare your smoker as needed and preheat it to maintain a temperature between 225° and 240°. (For this turkey recipe, I used cherry wood).
- Apply oil to the entire exterior of the breast then pat the remaining seasoning onto the breasts.
- Insert a probe of the digital thermometer through the top into the thickest part of the breast, diagonally, along the bone but not touching the bone. If you touch the bone, move it over just a little bit.
- Smoke it for 35 minutes per pound (at 225℉). When the breasts reaches 165° internal temperature, remove it from the smoker, place it on a clean cooking tray.
- Tent the entire breast loosely with foil and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes.
- Once your turkey breast has rested, remove the foil and slice against the grain. Plate, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Smoking wood: Turkey is a very versatile meat. This means that it lends itself to a wide variety of wood flavors. We’ve found that the best matches are maple, hickory or cherry wood.
How long to smoke it: While maintaining a temperature of 225° in your smoker, your turkey breast will take approximately 35 minutes per pound.
How Much Turkey Per Person? Estimate 1/2 pound per person (or about 1/2 breast) if served with sides. With turkey breast, it's easier to estimate because you can easily tell how but the turkey breast is.
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 114g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 6086mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg