You can absolutely, positively use my drumstick removal method before smoking the turkey. Smoking a turkey breast (or a whole bird) is so simple and man – I'm loving the leftovers! Place an oven thermometer alongside the turkey to monitor its temperature. Smoked Turkey Breast is a winning choice for your Thanksgiving table or any dining occasion. Place the turkey breast side up on the top rack. Since the point of making a turkey breast is to go for simple. This marinated smoked turkey breast recipe has been on my mind for quite some time. Thread in 'Poultry' Thread starter Started by jayunt, Start date Apr 6, 2012; Apr 6, 2012 #1 jayunt Newbie. Place turkey breast in smoker thats been heated to 225 degrees. Ingredients . Finished cooking the bone-in turkey breast for approximately another 2 hours until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast reached 170ºF. Pre-heat smoker to 200-220°F. Our turkey was 13 pounds and took about 7 hours in the smoker to reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This pepper forward season will deliver you a Central Texas flavored turkey! Smoked Turkey Breast vs. Smoked Whole Turkey. I like to use oak charcoal briquettes then add my chunks of wood for the smoke flavor. The 18”and 22” smokers are great for smoking full-size turkeys. It’s an underrated meat the rest of the year. Dry-brining consists of using salt and other seasonings to prepare your meat for cooking. Smoked Turkey Breast Marinade. A pellet grill smoked turkey breast is a perfect alternative to a whole turkey for a small gathering! This simple, Texas style smoked Turkey Breast is made flavorful thanks to a brine, and a basic dry rub. Preheat your meat smoker or grill to between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. https://www.themountainkitchen.com/applewood-smoked-turkey-breast Plan on smoking the turkey breast for about 30 minutes per pound at 250 degrees F. Smoked turkey breasts aren't just for Thanksgiving. This is a delicious, tender and juicy recipe that you will cook again and again. Roasting Pan with Rack. It is advised to use an electric smoker that comes with a thermometer. Cook the turkey breast until when the internal temperature of turkey gets to 165°F. 5 10 Joined Nov 10, 2011. the smoked turkey breast recipe…. 7. Smoked turkey is really good and surprisingly easy to do. Cuisine American. You won’t likely be able to fit a full-size turkey on the 14” smoker but you can smoke a turkey breast on it. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SMOKE A TURKEY? Print Ingredients. Apple wood smoke has a light flavor and produced a nice color on the finished turkey breasts. Smoking the Turkey Breast In The Smoker or On a Charcoal Grill. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. Place the soaked wood on the coals after 1½ hours of cooking to produce smoke. Traeger Grill. 1 bone-in turkey breast can do … Remove breast from bone, and slice against the grain. During the last hour, baste every 30 minutes. If grill smoking, cook the breasts using the indirect grilling method. Facebook Pinterest Instagram Print. Remove the turkey breast from the brine solution and rinse it under cold water. 1 turkey breast 1/8 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning Instructions. Meat Thermometer. Course Entree. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Leave a Review. With turkey, I use seasoned wild cherry wood. Place in smoker and smoke for about 4 hours until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Tags: Turkey Turkey Turkey Breast Turkey Breast . Approximately 4-5 hrs. Place the breast into the smoker or in an aluminum pan on the indirect side if using the grill. Place the soaked wood on the coals after 1½ hours of cooking to produce smoke. What is dry-brining? Let sit for 30-45 minutes at room temperature. Ingredients. This turkey breast is bursting with smoky flavor, incredibly moist, and super tender too. Cooking to the internal temperature is the best way to ensure that the turkey is safely prepared, but not over cooked. Place the turkey breast-side up onto the smoker over the water pan. Smoke the turkey at 275 degrees, basting periodically with melted butter. The turkey will cook faster than a whole turkey because the bird is about the same thickness throughout. Cover the smoker and close the vents 1/3 of the way, being sure to protect your hands with oven mitts. This probe thermometer is AMAZING. For this cook we are going to use 1/2 a boneless turkey breast, that we picked up from our local grocery store. Use it for sandwiches or on top of a big pile of mashed potatoes and gravy, but you've got to try this! Alternate bisquettes, between cherry & hickory, every other one. Turkey breast smokes at the same rate as a whole turkey with the same temperature setting of 240 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the skin dry with paper towels. To spatchcock a turkey, cut out the spine and loosen, or remove, the breastbone to make the turkey lay flat. Be prepared to fall in love with this tender, moist, flavorful turkey! Smoked the bone-in turkey breast at 180ºF for two hours before bumping the pit temperature to 325ºF. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/smoked-whole-turkey Hello all, I've been looking through this forum for some, but I haven't had anything to share since I'm still new to smoking. Smoking the meat. Soak 5 hardwood chunks (3×2 inches) for about 1 hour. The residual heat will finish cooking the turkey breast to a … Place the turkey breast side up on the top rack. HOT TIP: There are two benefits to spatchcocking the turkey. Turkey. The smoker is not only easy to use but will provide you one of the greatest turkeys you will ever eat! This implies that you will have to smoke it for 3 hours. Soak 5 hardwood chunks (3×2 inches) for about 1 hour. Rested the turkey breast under a loose foil tent for 20 minutes before carving against the grain. https://butterwithasideofbread.com/easy-smoked-turkey-breast-recipe This cook will take approximately 1-2 hours depending on the size of the breast… I’ve done whole … Oak is good, as well as pecan or hickory. 6 Servings . Remove turkey from brine, and pat dry with paper towels. With a simple blend of rub and smoke, these smoked turkey breasts cook a lot faster than a whole turkey. Smoked turkey breast is a great idea for your smaller holiday gatherings. Oil the Breast with Olive Oil. Smoking. It’s good to plan 30 minutes per pound when you smoke a turkey between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap turkey breast in heavy-duty aluminum foil, then wrap in several layers of thick towels, and allow to rest for about 45 minutes. 6 turkey breasts ; handful cherry or apple wood chunks ; Brine. Calories 358 kcal. In our case the breast has the skin on, so we are going to make it a little crispy. Glad Press and Seal. Smoking precooked turkey breast. Prep Time 8 hrs. After smoke/ cooking, let turkey rest for 10 minutes. With smoke appearing, salt and pepper the turkey skin. Marinated Smoked Turkey Breast is all the goodness of a whole bird scaled down to a non-holiday portion. Smoke until turkey registers 155 to 161 degrees F (68 degrees C to 71 degrees C). Smoke Turkey – Place the turkey breast into a large disposable pan and then pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Ingredients. I’ve done it both with the drumsticks attached and detached and had good results both ways. It takes about 45-60 minutes to finish. Smoked turkey breast is quicker to cook than a full turkey and great for meals year-round! Silicone Baster . Perfect for a weeknight cookout or a perfect weekday dinner option. The breast of an average-sized turkey is approximately 6 pounds in weight. Cover the smoker and close the vents 1/3 of the way, being sure to protect your hands with oven mitts. Place an oven thermometer alongside the turkey to monitor its temperature. Cook Time 3 hrs. **We LOVE our Thermoworks ThermaPen to quickly test meat temperatures. Now, let’s move to the most awaited thing, i.e. Season the turkey all over with our Holy Cow. Equipment. Smoked Turkey Breast. Once they're brined, they'll be ready in a couple of hours so you can have a nice Sunday dinner any day of the week. I chose to dry-brine the turkey breast instead of finding room for a bucket with a traditional brine. 0 from 0 votes. Watch the BBQ Pit Boys smoke up some tender and moist Turkey Breast on the grill. Smoking times will vary based on your smoker or grill type, weather conditions, etc. The turkey will absorb more smoke because there is more surface area. This easy smoked turkey breast is cooked on a pellet grill, and is the perfect way to cook a turkey breast! Not sure why because it tastes so dang good! 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