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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 381mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.9mg