Smoked Bone-in Turkey Breast
Smoking a bone-in turkey breast on the pellet grill is such a wonderful way to make dinner. This recipe skips the brine, but still gets you a juicy and flavorful bird. So fire up the smoker and lets get cooking!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6.5 pound bone in turkey breast
- 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard
- 4 Tablespoons BBQ rub
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take the turkey out of the fridge and place it on a large platter or cutting board.
- Brush the mustard on the turkey to coat the entire exterior.
- Mix the seasonings together and sprinkle over the bird, trying to evenly coat the whole thing.
- Allow to sit on the counter for about an hour to take the chill off.
- Preheat the smoker to about 300℉. You can play with the temperature to get the exact results you want. Lower cooking temperature will impart more smoky flavor. Higher cooking temperature will give better browning. A hybrid cook with some time at two different temperatures can give you the best of both worlds. See the notes below
- Place the turkey breast side up on the grill grates. Close the smoker and cook until the breast is 160-165℉ (about 2 hours).
- Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow to rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
If you want your turkey to have more traditional flavors, you can brush it with melted butter or oil and sprinkle it with poultry seasoning or your favorite herbs and spices.
Cooking Time Guides:
- 30 minutes per pound at 225℉
- 25 minutes per pound at 250℉
- 18 minutes per pound at 300℉
- 13 minutes per pound at 350℉
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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