Difficulty: Beginner
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.