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SMOKED TEXAS STYLE TURKEY BREAST

Smoked Texas Style Turkey Breast
This Texas-style smoked turkey breast recipe delivers succulent, flavorful meat with a perfect balance of smokiness and tenderness. Marinated in a savory blend of spices and slowly smoked to perfection on a Traeger grill or an oven if you prefer it baked, this turkey breast is a show-stopping centerpiece for any barbecue feast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Smoker
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 20- Ounce Turkey Breast
  • ½ Cup Melted Butter
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Granulated Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Coarse Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the smoker to 250 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the entire turkey with each seasoning.
  • Start with the salt.
  • Place the turkey the smoker and cook for about 1 ½ hours or until the turkey hits an internal temperature of 150 degrees. If you don’t have a smoker, place your turkey in the oven.
  • Remove the breast and place it in a foil boat.
  • Coat with melted butter and wrap tightly.
  • Continue to cook for 15 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees, then remove and rest for 15-30 minutes. Slice and Enjoy!

Notes

  • If your turkey comes already brined, you can cut the amount of salt in half.
  • Use 2 pieces of foil to wrap the turkey breast is a great way to ensure that no butter leaks out.
  • For the best presentation, place the smooth side of the turkey down when wrapping in foil and place it back in the smoker in the same way.
  • This recipe was made on a Traeger pellet smoker, but also works on an offset smoker, or even a conventional oven.
  • Nothing in recipe needs to be changed, including temperatures.
  • I used post oak wood pellets for this recipe, but you can use your favorite flavor pellets.
  • Some great options include hickory or fruit woods such as apple, cherry, etc.