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    Home » Grilling » Smoking » Smoked Turkey Breast

    5 hrs 15 mins | Yield 12 | July 26, 2013 | Updated: November 18, 2019 by Kita

    Smoked Turkey Breast

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    Thanksgiving can be overwhelming.  Who needs an 18-pound turkey anyway?  For small families, step away from the oven and start up the smoker.  This Smoked Turkey Breast will hit the spot.

    Smoked Turkey Breast | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    I am not a fan of poultry. Given my options, pork, beef or seafood win every time. I never order poultry out and don’t really have a ‘favorite chicken’ dish. It’s always so dry. You have to be polite, globing more and more gravy on than Paula Deen with a stick of butter. Then if you aren’t lucky enough to have some sort of cloaking accouterments, you are stuck with the fact that its flavorless. Absolutely bland. At least when mom burned a burger, it tasted like something. Burnt, but burnt meat.

    Poultry is just boring.

    Until you go out and get yourself a smoker. Then the heavens open and angels sing. Your world will change forever and never again will you hurry passed the poultry sections of your market loathing the dreaded Thanksgiving purchase. No, you will stalk it like a champ, finding perfect hens on sale, chicken quarters, and even turkeys all year long. Your freezer will hate you. Your taste buds will love you.

    Life will never be the same.

    Smoked Turkey Breast | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    If you’ve tried my Smoked Turkey Breast recipe or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME  on Instagram @girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook.

    If you’re feeling brave, you can also smoke the whole turkey! – Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

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    Smoked Turkey Breast

    “If there was one thing I could eat every day, he said, it would be that.” And so, if it means he will eat a proper lunch every day, smoke I shall… Smoke indeed.
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs 15 mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 217kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 lb turkey breast
    • 2 tsp cajun mustard
    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
    • 1 tsp garlic salt
    • 1 tsp celery salt
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • ¼ tsp cayenne
    • 4 tbsp butter
    • 3 tbsp maple syrup use the good stuff
    • 1 tbsp honey

    Instructions

    • The day before smoking, combine the mustard and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub the turkey breast all over with the mixture.
    • In another small bowl combine the spices. Rub the turkey breast heavily with rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and let the flavors mingle in the fridge over night.
    • Soak chips and prep smoker according to manufacturers directions for a heat of 225 degrees F.
    • Prep your drip pan and water tray if needed. Place turkey in smoker and add wood chips. 
    • Smoke for 1 ½ hours and refresh chips as needed. Smoke for another hour.
    • Make the basting liquid. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, maple syrup, and honey over low heat until butter is just melted. Stir to combine.
    • Baste the turkey with the maple mixture. Close smoker and in 15 minutes baste again.
    • Once the turkey temps at 165-170, remove from smoker, cover with foil, and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
    • Slice and serve.

    Notes

    Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Smoked Turkey Breast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 217 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 91mg30%
    Sodium 743mg32%
    Potassium 381mg11%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 32g64%
    Vitamin A 260IU5%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 0.9mg5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

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    1. [email protected] says

      July 26, 2013 at 8:13 am

      da-rool is everywhere

      Reply
    2. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      July 26, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Your breast looks perfect. Ok, it’s impossible to be adult and not snicker over that one. Sorry. It really does though.

      Reply
    3. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      July 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Can you buy me a smoker? Mk thanks 😉

      Reply
    4. Mimi says

      July 26, 2013 at 11:54 am

      A smoker AND a sous vide! That’s poultry agic!

      Reply

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