If I have to choose what kind of part of the turkey I like the most it is the breast.
A turkey breast on a smoker is one of my favorite meals and not just for the holidays.
Some people are intimidated by the process and there is no need for that. Just follow the steps in my smoked turkey breast recipe and I am sure you will start cooking turkey more and more.
Turkey Breast On A Smoker.
Equipment
- 1 Smoker Charcoal, pellet, gas, or electric
- 1 Digital temperature meter. Optional
- 1 Injector Optional
Ingredients
Rub
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Paprika powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp Thyme
- 1/2 tbsp Sage
Instructions
- Make sure the turkey breast is thawed out and pat it dry
- Rub the Turkey breast with the rub
- Optional you can inject it with a mix of melted butter and your rub
- Let it sit overnight if you can. If not at least 2 hours
- Pre-heat smoker to 225 Fahrenheit
- Place Turkey breast on the smoker and add a temperature probe in the thickest part.
- Smoke till the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit
- Remove the turkey breast from the smoker and cover it with aluminum foil
- Let it rest for about 20 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
How To Smoke A Turkey Breast
I used many types of grills and smokers, and they all work well for this recipe. I have used my Ugly Drum Smoker that I built myself with parts from the Hunsaker Smoker LINK to website.
But, as I mentioned above, you can use any type of smoker, and many people use their pellet smoker with great tasting results.
One of the reasons that I choose a turkey breast over a whole turkey is that the internal temperature only has to come to 165 degrees Fahrenheit instead of 185 for a whole turkey.
Here are the steps:
- Make sure the turkey breast is thawed out, and pat it dry
- Rub the Turkey breast with the rub
- Optionally,l you can inject it with a mix of melted butter and your rub
- Let it sit overnight if you can. If no,t at least 2 hours
- Pre-heat smoker to 225 Fahrenheit
- Place the turkey breast on the smoker and add a temperature probe in the thickest part.
- Smoke till the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit
- Remove the turkey breast from the smoker and cover it with aluminum foil
- Let it rest for about 20 minutes.
If you like, you can bring the turkey before cooking. You can have a look at my article on how to brine a turkey LINK.
There are a lot more grill recipes that you can have a look at end if you think a turkey breast is too hard to start with, have a look at my other recipes.
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Eddie van Aken
Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he teaches practical, no-nonsense BBQ and outdoor cooking. With years of hands-on experience working with grills, smokers, and live fire, he focuses on techniques that actually work in real backyards.
When he’s not cooking, Eddie tests and reviews outdoor gear and equipment for PracticalBackyard.com. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.