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.

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Turkey Breast On A Smoker.

A turkey breast on a smoker is easy to do and the result it some amazing tender and moist meat.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 8

Total Time 1 8

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings People

Calories 30 kcal

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

Smoked turkey breast can be cooked on any type of smoker. From charcoal and propane to electric and pellet smokers.

I have smoked them even on a regular grill by using indirect grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1188mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

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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 part 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 LINK? 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
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.

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.

Eddie van Aken

Eddie van Aken brings years of experience from running a full-service restaurant, where he honed his skills with all types of kitchen equipment. His expertise extends to mastering the art of outdoor cooking, utilizing the right recipes to enhance flavors on grills and smokers. Eddie’s in-depth knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive grill reviews and valuable outdoor cooking tips, helping enthusiasts make the most of their grilling adventures. You can read more on the About page for Eddie van Aken

Smoked Turkey Breast