Smoked Turkey Breast
Sep 01, 2024 02:27 AM
How to Smoke Turkey Breast – Learn the easy steps to make the most moist, tender, and delicious smoked turkey breasts any time of the year. This classic Traeger smoker recipe features a simple brine and our favorite turkey rub for maximum flavor!
Turkey gets a bad wrap. People often throw it into one of three categories: Lower-grade chicken, deli meat, or only for Thanksgiving… I’d like to clear things up today by presenting you with a fabulous juicy flavor packed recipe for Smoked Turkey Breasts!
We love smoking turkey breasts on our electric smoker. They’re much quicker and easier to brine, rub, and smoke than working with a whole turkey. And when properly smoked, they turn out SO tender and delicious.
Smoked turkey breast is a great protein to have around when you’re trying to eat low-carb. They’re great to chop for salads and meal prep dishes as well. Or enjoy slices with carbs on sandwiches or with southern sides!
Ingredients:
For the Brine
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup salt
- 2 cups boiling water + 3 cups cold water
- 6-7 pounds bone-in split turkey breasts or boneless
For the Smoked Turkey Rub
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- *1 tablespoon salt ONLY IF NOT BRINING
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
90 minutes
Total Time:
470 minutes
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