Poultry

Smoked Turkey Breast

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Difficulty: Beginner

No need for a brine with this low n' slow smoked turkey breast. Seasoned generously, this easy recipe makes you look like a full-blown chef (we promise not to say a word).

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 275°F.
Step 2: Season the turkey breast liberally with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
Step 3: When the internal temp of the turkey is around 130°F, remove the turkey breast from the grill.
Step 4: Slice the butter into pieces and place on a sheet of aluminum foil, lay the breast skin side down on the butter. Wrap tightly and add back to the recteq. Continue cooking until the breast is 165°F.
Step 5: Allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Turkey Breast

1 each (5 pound) Turkey Breast
1 ¹/₂ tablespoon(s) Kosher Salt
3 tablespoon(s) Black Pepper
8 tablespoon(s) Butter

Tools Needed

Aluminum Foil
Knife

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 275°F.
Step 2: Season the turkey breast liberally with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
Step 3: When the internal temp of the turkey is around 130°F, remove the turkey breast from the grill.
Step 4: Slice the butter into pieces and place on a sheet of aluminum foil, lay the breast skin side down on the butter. Wrap tightly and add back to the recteq. Continue cooking until the breast is 165°F.
Step 5: Allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Chef Pairings

Beyond traditional holiday celebrations, our Smoked Turkey Breast is a healthy main course to serve with Grilled Elote Salad and Kung Pow Brussels Sprouts.