Tender and juicy results are guaranteed when using smoked turkey breast with butter in the injection and a flavorful rub. Excellent outcomes with simple components.
Prep Time: | 20 mins |
Cook Time: | 3 hrs |
Additional Time: | 20 mins |
Total Time: | 3 hrs 40 mins |
Servings: | 10 |
Ingredients
- 1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Combine chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Inject solution evenly throughout breast.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush evenly over breast.
- Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle rub over entire breast, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
- Place breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove from smoker and let rest for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 666 kcal |
Carbohydrate | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 257 mg |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
Protein | 91 g |
Saturated Fat | 11 g |
Sodium | 848 mg |
Sugars | 0 g |
Fat | 31 g |
Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
AMAZING!!! This was the best turkey we have had!!! Fantastic rub!! Took a little longer to cook but it was delicious!!!