Perfect Smoked Turkey Breast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredient
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1 large turkey breast
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1 injection syringe
→ Turkey Rub
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic salt
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1 tablespoon onion salt
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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¼ cup room temperature butter
→ Turkey Injection Marinade
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¼ cup melted butter
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¼ cup oil
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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¼ cup water
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Juice of ½ fresh lemon
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1 teaspoon ground sage
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon onion salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Thaw your turkey breast completely, rinse and pat dry.
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Mix all injection marinade ingredients together and fill syringe. Insert needle and inject marinade into multiple positions through single entry points, distributing throughout the meat while minimizing piercing.
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Take the soft or melted butter and rub all over the turkey, under the skin and in any cavities. Mix the rub spices together and apply thoroughly over the entire turkey, including under the skin.
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Wrap turkey completely in cling film and refrigerate for 1-24 hours (longer marination yields better flavor).
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Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place turkey breast side up in the smoker and insert temperature probe. Close lid and allow smoker temperature to rise to 350°F (175°C) maximum.
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Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from smoker and let rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, marinate the turkey overnight to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
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Use a high-quality digital meat thermometer to ensure the proper internal temperature is reached.