smoking a turkey breast

1 turkey breast 1/8 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning Instructions. Place the breast into the smoker or in an aluminum pan on the indirect side if using the grill. Print Ingredients. Cooking to the internal temperature is the best way to ensure that the turkey is safely prepared, but not over cooked. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SMOKE A TURKEY? Print Recipe Pin Recipe Leave a Review. Watch the BBQ Pit Boys smoke up some tender and moist Turkey Breast on the grill. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. During the last hour, baste every 30 minutes. To spatchcock a turkey, cut out the spine and loosen, or remove, the breastbone to make the turkey lay flat. This implies that you will have to smoke it for 3 hours. HOT TIP: There are two benefits to spatchcocking the turkey. 1 bone-in turkey breast can do … This pepper forward season will deliver you a Central Texas flavored turkey! Glad Press and Seal. With smoke appearing, salt and pepper the turkey skin. Traeger Pellets. **We LOVE our Thermoworks ThermaPen to quickly test meat temperatures. Place in smoker and smoke for about 4 hours until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. The breast of an average-sized turkey is approximately 6 pounds in weight. Smoked turkey breast is a great idea for your smaller holiday gatherings. Course Entree. This turkey breast is bursting with smoky flavor, incredibly moist, and super tender too. Smoke the turkey at 275 degrees, basting periodically with melted butter. Be prepared to fall in love with this tender, moist, flavorful turkey! Place the soaked wood on the coals after 1½ hours of cooking to produce smoke. the smoked turkey breast recipe…. Smoking precooked turkey breast. Thread in 'Poultry' Thread starter Started by jayunt, Start date Apr 6, 2012; Apr 6, 2012 #1 jayunt Newbie. Turkey breast smokes at the same rate as a whole turkey with the same temperature setting of 240 degrees Fahrenheit. Silicone Baster . Smoked turkey breasts aren't just for Thanksgiving. The residual heat will finish cooking the turkey breast to a … Let it sit for about 30 minutes after removing the smoked turkey breast from smoker before slicing. Season the turkey all over with our Holy Cow. I like to use oak charcoal briquettes then add my chunks of wood for the smoke flavor. With turkey, I use seasoned wild cherry wood. If grill smoking, cook the breasts using the indirect grilling method. I chose to dry-brine the turkey breast instead of finding room for a bucket with a traditional brine. The smoker is not only easy to use but will provide you one of the greatest turkeys you will ever eat! Smoked Turkey Breast vs. Smoked Whole Turkey. Plan on smoking the turkey breast for about 30 minutes per pound at 250 degrees F. Place the turkey breast-side up onto the smoker over the water pan. Pat the skin dry with paper towels. Place an oven thermometer alongside the turkey to monitor its temperature. Rested the turkey breast under a loose foil tent for 20 minutes before carving against the grain. Soak 5 hardwood chunks (3×2 inches) for about 1 hour. Oak is good, as well as pecan or hickory. Smoke/ cook until internal temp of meat is 175°F. Let sit for 30-45 minutes at room temperature. Equipment. What is dry-brining? This marinated smoked turkey breast recipe has been on my mind for quite some time. This is a delicious, tender and juicy recipe that you will cook again and again. Smoked turkey breast is quicker to cook than a full turkey and great for meals year-round! Remove breast from bone, and slice against the grain. Smoking times will vary based on your smoker or grill type, weather conditions, etc. 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. Meat Thermometer. This simple, Texas style smoked Turkey Breast is made flavorful thanks to a brine, and a basic dry rub. You can absolutely, positively use my drumstick removal method before smoking the turkey. Smoked Turkey Breast is a winning choice for your Thanksgiving table or any dining occasion. Pre-heat smoker to 200-220°F. Smoked Turkey Breast. Place the turkey breast side up on the top rack. This probe thermometer is AMAZING. Cook Time 3 hrs. Smoking the Turkey Breast In The Smoker or On a Charcoal Grill. This cook will take approximately 1-2 hours depending on the size of the breast… 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. Calories 358 kcal. Cook the turkey breast until when the internal temperature of turkey gets to 165°F. I’ve done whole … Smoked Turkey Breast Marinade. Smoke until turkey registers 155 to 161 degrees F (68 degrees C to 71 degrees C). The 18”and 22” smokers are great for smoking full-size turkeys. Now, let’s move to the most awaited thing, i.e. Place the soaked wood on the coals after 1½ hours of cooking to produce smoke. The turkey will cook faster than a whole turkey because the bird is about the same thickness throughout. Smoke Turkey – Place the turkey breast into a large disposable pan and then pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Tags: Turkey Turkey Turkey Breast Turkey Breast . Turkey. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/smoked-whole-turkey Once done, remove from smoker, wrap in aluminum foil and let rest for 30 minutes. Smoked the bone-in turkey breast at 180ºF for two hours before bumping the pit temperature to 325ºF. Use it for sandwiches or on top of a big pile of mashed potatoes and gravy, but you've got to try this! Place turkey breast in smoker thats been heated to 225 degrees. Ingredients. Remove turkey from brine, and pat dry with paper towels. This easy smoked turkey breast is cooked on a pellet grill, and is the perfect way to cook a turkey breast! With a simple blend of rub and smoke, these smoked turkey breasts cook a lot faster than a whole turkey. https://butterwithasideofbread.com/easy-smoked-turkey-breast-recipe Oil the Breast with Olive Oil. Cuisine American. Not sure why because it tastes so dang good! It takes about 45-60 minutes to finish. 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. 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. Smoking a turkey breast (or a whole bird) is so simple and man – I'm loving the leftovers! Traeger Grill. Our turkey was 13 pounds and took about 7 hours in the smoker to reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 Servings . Approximately 4-5 hrs. Prep Time 8 hrs. Apple wood smoke has a light flavor and produced a nice color on the finished turkey breasts. 0 from 0 votes. Dry-brining consists of using salt and other seasonings to prepare your meat for cooking. 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. Marinated Smoked Turkey Breast is all the goodness of a whole bird scaled down to a non-holiday portion. A pellet grill smoked turkey breast is a perfect alternative to a whole turkey for a small gathering! Facebook Pinterest Instagram Print. Alternate bisquettes, between cherry & hickory, every other one. It is advised to use an electric smoker that comes with a thermometer. Smoking. Place an oven thermometer alongside the turkey to monitor its temperature. https://www.themountainkitchen.com/applewood-smoked-turkey-breast Ingredients. Cover the smoker and close the vents 1/3 of the way, being sure to protect your hands with oven mitts. Preheat your meat smoker or grill to between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. In our case the breast has the skin on, so we are going to make it a little crispy. After smoke/ cooking, let turkey rest for 10 minutes. The turkey will absorb more smoke because there is more surface area. 7. 5 10 Joined Nov 10, 2011. Soak 5 hardwood chunks (3×2 inches) for about 1 hour. Since the point of making a turkey breast is to go for simple. Smoking the meat. Cover the smoker and close the vents 1/3 of the way, being sure to protect your hands with oven mitts. Remove the turkey breast from the brine solution and rinse it under cold water. Ingredients . Smoked turkey is really good and surprisingly easy to do. I’ve done it both with the drumsticks attached and detached and had good results both ways. 6 turkey breasts ; handful cherry or apple wood chunks ; Brine. Perfect for a weeknight cookout or a perfect weekday dinner option. Note the time you place the turkey in the smoker. 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