Turkey Breast

Make Turkey Breast with this Smoker IQ poultry recipe, including ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and serving guidance.

SERVINGS

6

SUGGESTED RUB

Poultry Rub

Smoked Turkey Breast

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Whole turkey breast (4-7 lbs, bone-in or boneless, skin-on preferred)

  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup Poultry rub

  • 2 tbsp Melted unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat your smoker to 275°F using Cherry or Maple wood.

  2. Pat the turkey breast completely dry. Remove any plastic netting if present.

  3. Coat the entire bird in a thin layer of butter. Season generously with the rub, ensuring you cover all surfaces.

  4. Place the turkey breast directly on the smoker grates, breast-side up.

  5. Smoke at 275°F until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.

  6. If the turkey is skin-on and you desire crispy skin, increase the smoker temperature to 375°F (or transfer the breast to a 375°F oven/grill). This high heat will render the fat and produce a crispy skin while bringing the turkey to its final safe temperature.

  7. Remove the turkey breast from the smoker when the internal temperature reaches exactly 160°F. (It will rise about 5°F during the rest.)

  8. Let the turkey breast rest, loosely tented with foil, for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

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