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.
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.
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