Smoked Turkey Breast
With a simple but delicious dried herb rub, this smoked turkey breast is tender, juicy and most importantly - loaded with flavor.
Servings 6
Calories 637kcal
Ingredients
- 6 lb bone-in turkey breast
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F. Make the poultry seasoning by combining the sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, marjoram, nutmeg and black pepper in a bowl.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with a paper towel. Coat the turkey with the melted butter. Use your hands to rub the seasoning all over the turkey.
- Smoke the turkey for about 3 ½ hours at 225°F or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use apple, cherry or maple wood for smoking. They all complement the turkey perfectly.
- Make sure you rinse and then pat dry the turkey which allows for a crisp skin.
- If you don't want to make your own herb rub, just use store-bought.
- When the turkey reaches the correct temperature, cover loosely in aluminum foil for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Letting it rest keeps the juices in the turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 108g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 1260mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g