Description
A tender and juicy smoked turkey breast recipe perfect for family gatherings and festive feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Wood chips for smoking (e.g., hickory or applewood)
- Turkey drippings (for gravy)
- Flour (for gravy)
- Chicken broth (for gravy)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Season the turkey breast generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast in the smoker and smoke for about 180-240 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the turkey from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Collect the drippings from the turkey into a saucepan and over medium heat, add flour to whisk until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
- Serve the sliced turkey breast drizzled with the smoked turkey gravy.
Notes
Make ahead by smoking the turkey a day in advance. Always slice against the grain for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg