I've made about 5 smoked turkey breast over the past few months and my wife and kids love them (so do I). These things are incredibly easy to cook and turn out delicious. I get the pre-brined 5 pound turkey breasts from my local HEB (grocery store chain in TX). Here's my process…
• soak turkey in water for 1 hour to get out excess salt
• cut off skin after soak is complete
• dry off turkey with paper towels, smear with mayo, add pepper, garlic, smoked paprika (I only season the top side of the bird and I find that is perfect for my tastes)
• put water tray on lower rack of my P&S Maverick 850
• smoke on top rack at 225 until internal temp is ~135, turn up heat to 275 and pull at ~155 internal temp (tip: try to make the breast into a plump mass by tucking in the sides under the middle. Don't leave it spread out on the rack)
I have been using a smoke tube (mix of pellets and chips) since I had my previous smoker (Traeger) but honestly I don't know if I really need it or not with this P&S. The P&S has their latest controller which holds temp like a rock and puts out a lot of blue smoke. I'm almost afraid to change anything about my process at this point since I love the result I'm getting right now. Hopefully this post helps others with their turkey as we head towards Thanksgiving.
by hirschaj
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Bro…where did you find this? I’ve been looking everywhere around me, all I can find is roasts that have white and dark meat & breasts with rib bones.
Are you sure that turkey is done? It’s still pink! /sarcasm
Man, I wish I could find turkey breasts like this in Pa. I’m limited to the Butterballs with the net holding all the parts together.
This looks amazing.
Also in central Texas and this is on my monthly rotation. Absolutely amazing and super easy.
End up doing those for thanksgiving as opposed to a whole turkey generally.
My next hope is to find a deli slicer for a good deal and slice it up for sandwiches. I don’t mind the thick cut but thin is nice sometimes also.
Anyone know where to get turkey breast like this in NorCal?
Looks excellent
Moist
Yes! Smoked Turkey leg is one of my faves.
I’m curious how you cooked it? It looks incredible.
I can’t find them where I live either!