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smoked turkey breast

Turkey Breast On A Smoker.

Eddie van Aken (The Grilling Dutchman)
A turkey breast on a smoker is easy to do and the result it some amazing tender and moist meat.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 day 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 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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