Easy Smoked Turkey Breast
This recipe uses a 'pumped' turkey breast, or one that has already been brined. The package will state 'contains up to 8% of a solution of water, salt, spices to enhance tenderness and juiciness'. Normally I would use a natural turkey that does not contain such a solution, but the goal was to make as easy a turkey breast as possible.
Servings 1 turkey breast
Calories 2796kcal
Ingredients
- 5-8 pound Butterball turkey breast frozen bone-in, thawed per package instructions
Instructions
- Fire up your smoker for cooking at 325 F. If you're using a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker (or any smoker that uses a water pan), line the water pan with foil and do not add water.
- Use a fruit wood or lighter wood such as hickory.
- Place the turkey breast meat side up in the center of the smoker.
- Smoke until the meat reaches 165 F as measured in several locations.
- Remove and let rest 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not cover the turkey breast with foil as it rests as this will cause the skin to get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 2796kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 447g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 1210mg | Sodium: 4098mg