SMOKED TURKEY BREAST is a juicy and flavorful way to prepare your favorite holiday dinner. Turkey breast slathered in butter, fresh herbs and spices then smoked to perfection.
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TURKEY BREAST RECIPE
SMOKED TURKEY BREAST is a great way to make extra turkey for your family feast. You’ll be sure to have enough sliced turkey for serving and it will have a unique flavor, different from the traditional oven baked turkey.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- Swap the Cajun seasoning for your favorite seasoning blend.
- Add other fresh herbs to the butter such as thyme or rosemary.
- Add minced garlic to the butter mixture for additional flavor.
RECIPE TIPS:
- Reserving some butter after cooking the turkey makes a great addition to gravy, potatoes, vegetables, etc.
- Feel free to use your favorite spice blend for this recipe. I used Cajun seasoning but lemon pepper, Italian, poultry or any other seasoning will work just fine.
- Store turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Wood options: hickory or any fruit wood is best for this recipe.
- This recipe works for the oven and offset smokers as well.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH TURKEY:
EASY STUFFING – CREAMY CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES – LOADED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE – HERB BUTTER SKILLET CORN
SMOKED TURKEY BREAST
SMOKED TURKEY BREAST is a juicy and flavorful way to prepare your favorite holiday dinner. Turkey breast slathered in butter, fresh herbs and spices then smoked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 Lb Boneless Turkey Breast
- 1 Stick Butter (½ cup)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, minced
- 3 Fresh Dill Sprigs, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Old Bay (or any cajun seasoning)
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Coarse Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Heat smoker to 250ºF.
- Combine salt and spices then rub mixture onto turkey breast.
- Place turkey breast onto the smoker. Cook for approximately 1 ½ hours or until the turkey reaches internal temperature of 150ºF.
- Place butter in a small, oven safe dish, along with the freshly minced dill sprigs and parsley. Place dish in the smoker next to the turkey breast. Leave uncovered to cook until needed.
- When the turkey hits 150ºF, transfer turkey breast to a foil boat. Coat with the melted butter mixture then wrap tightly.
- Continue to cook for 15 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160ºF. Remove and let rest for 15-30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
Feel free to swap the spices with your favorites or use a different seasoning alltogether.
Bone-in turkey breast will require additional cooking time.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 427Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 174mgSodium 1315mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 44g
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