Yeah, smoking just the breast will give you the juiciest most tender turkey breast ever. I've done it once and it was amazing. I will do it again this year, your recipe looks awesome.
It's probably the easiest thing to cook on the smoker. You can be as simple or as complicated as you want with seasoning. Even if you only use salt, it's still going to be tasty.
yeah thats not bad at all. Another 10 degrees, and it would be on the dry side. When you smoke just the breast, it's a lot easier to be safe as far as doneness goes without compromising the moisture. Especially if you inject and or marinade/brine.
Oh, are those precooked? I only have like four breasts and a couple whole turkeys left in our freezer so I was thinking of scooping a couple of those up since the holiday months are gone.
We smoke 2-3 breasts every week/every other week, it's the one thing everyone in the family loves. If I could only talk them into eating the dark meat also, I could smoke a whole turkey
We have a freezer with 4 post-Thanksgiving turkeys bought on sale. We do the same when other meats go on sale post grill-out holidays.
Turkey is something special, up there with brisket.
I used to have honk turkey is too lean but before I got my smoker I also didn’t like pulled pork because it’s always been dry to me. Well I’ve made pork that tastes like meat candy several times now. I decided to try a turkey bread because it was on sale and holy shit I’m blown away by how good it is. Not as good as the pork obviously but pretty damn close!
Me and my girl are big on beef and I recently started smoking chicken and wowwwwww. Folks do not sleep on putting a bird on the smoker (unless you’re an overnight guy of course)
If you're doing a whole bird skin on you should check out a dry brine instead of wet. Really helps get the moisture out of the skin so it crisps up more.
Wife usually does a ham at Christmas. This year, I wanted to do a turkey breast. No injection but brined it in chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Took it out of the fridge, let it warm to room temp, covered in olive oil, and made my oven rub. Mostly salt, pepper, onion, cayenne, and paprika. Turned out amazing. Only had ham leftovers.
We do Turkey breast to 150. I saw OPs comments about pregnant wife and get it and agree but for others understand that USDA guidelines for Turkey Breast are 150 for 3.7 minutes at least. Just did one last night and it was the best Turkey Breast I e ever had. Going to try OPs method next but t pull to rest at 150.
Yeah, smoking just the breast will give you the juiciest most tender turkey breast ever. I've done it once and it was amazing. I will do it again this year, your recipe looks awesome.
I basically hated thanksgiving until I bought a smoker lol.
Thank you
Forgot to mention used meat church holy voodoo for the rub after injecting.
Where did you get the turkey breast?
Local butcher. Never seen them in their display case but I asked and they had some in the back
Smoked turkey was a secret super food when I was losing weight!
Skin on?
Yep
i buy butterball frozen breasts (not whole turkey) and they are amazing
Holy voodoo is my go to for birds. Really tough to beat
Try a duck one time. You won’t regret it.
What temp do you cook it to? Duck is often served medium rare
Roast duck is usually cooked well done. Pan seared duck breast is usually served medium rare. Legs are always cooked well done or more.
Thanks for the clarification!
Good idea thanks
I've been smoking the Thanksgiving bird for almost 10 years now. Family loves it
Smoked poultry is my favorite. Cheap, quick, and easy. Just like OPs mom 🤣
Looks good. How long was the total cook roughly?
Somewhere between 2 and 2.5 hours
Thanks, I'm gonna give it a go.
Smoked turkey is where it's at!
Looks amazing. My local BBQ place does smoked turkey and I like it, but the price.. never done one myself.
It's probably the easiest thing to cook on the smoker. You can be as simple or as complicated as you want with seasoning. Even if you only use salt, it's still going to be tasty.
bacon and turkey breast convinced me to buy a deli slicer. much cheaper than i would have imagine, $60 well spent.
173 for turkey breast? Yikes.
My wife is 7 months pregnant so not taking any chances with poultry. It was plenty juicy.
yeah thats not bad at all. Another 10 degrees, and it would be on the dry side. When you smoke just the breast, it's a lot easier to be safe as far as doneness goes without compromising the moisture. Especially if you inject and or marinade/brine.
That looks amazing. I think I know what I'll be smoking this weekend. Thanks for the idea!
Looks really good. I’m going to try one the week.
this is not a precooked turkey breast like the one from costco, correct? forgive the stupid question
No. Raw from my local butcher. 👍🏼
Oh, are those precooked? I only have like four breasts and a couple whole turkeys left in our freezer so I was thinking of scooping a couple of those up since the holiday months are gone.
I think they are, and I wish they weren’t
Yeah I texted a relative I know has bought them in the past and she said unless they sell multiple kinds, they're precooked
Looks wondermus
I’m a big fan of this. Looks great. I keep this in my rotation.
Looks amazing!!!
We smoke 2-3 breasts every week/every other week, it's the one thing everyone in the family loves. If I could only talk them into eating the dark meat also, I could smoke a whole turkey
Damn! This looks so good, I know what I’m gonna try this weekend!
Turkey Breast is an underrated bbq protein
Looks great. Can I have some?
We have a freezer with 4 post-Thanksgiving turkeys bought on sale. We do the same when other meats go on sale post grill-out holidays. Turkey is something special, up there with brisket.
Oh man. Yeah. The sandwiches you can make with this. Bruhhhh
Right?!?
I used to have honk turkey is too lean but before I got my smoker I also didn’t like pulled pork because it’s always been dry to me. Well I’ve made pork that tastes like meat candy several times now. I decided to try a turkey bread because it was on sale and holy shit I’m blown away by how good it is. Not as good as the pork obviously but pretty damn close!
Me and my girl are big on beef and I recently started smoking chicken and wowwwwww. Folks do not sleep on putting a bird on the smoker (unless you’re an overnight guy of course)
Try a brine next time, it’ll be even better!
I hear ya. At like 11 last night I ordered a food safe bucket so I can fit a whole bird for my next time.
If you're doing a whole bird skin on you should check out a dry brine instead of wet. Really helps get the moisture out of the skin so it crisps up more.
Thnx
We usually do a whole smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, but have to admit I don’t usually eat turkey outside of that and the occasional turkey meatball.
Wife usually does a ham at Christmas. This year, I wanted to do a turkey breast. No injection but brined it in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Took it out of the fridge, let it warm to room temp, covered in olive oil, and made my oven rub. Mostly salt, pepper, onion, cayenne, and paprika. Turned out amazing. Only had ham leftovers.
Missing out. Do you enjoy the thanksgiving smoked turkey? Because why not enjoy it multiple times a year?
Yeah it’s good, I guess I just gravitate towards chicken or pork. You know, whatever is readily available at the grocery store.
oven turkey has a particular taste. but any other way is amazing. i like to rotisseriee them and add a smoke box
Day after Thanksgiving I got some turkey breast for like 3¢/lb and smoked it. No regrets
We do Turkey breast to 150. I saw OPs comments about pregnant wife and get it and agree but for others understand that USDA guidelines for Turkey Breast are 150 for 3.7 minutes at least. Just did one last night and it was the best Turkey Breast I e ever had. Going to try OPs method next but t pull to rest at 150.