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Smoked Turkey Breast recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Resting Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked turkey breast
Servings: 10
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • 3 lb boneless turkey breast
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 tsp all-purpose herb seasoning salt-free
  • 8 slices bacon raw
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Brush the turkey with olive oil and sprinkle on the all-purpose seasoning and salt & pepper. Coat all sides, turning as needed.
  • Use 3 strips of bacon and wrap it around the middle of the turkey breast. I usually place a piece around the very middle, then one on either side. Turn your turkey breast and wrap 3 slices of bacon around the turkey going the other direction. Use the 2 remaining strips of bacon to cover any parts left exposed.
  • Turn on your smoker and set the temperature to 250°F. Insert wood pellets. I like to use cherry or apple wood.
  • Place your turkey breast on the grill grate and insert the temperature probe into the center of the thickest part. Smoke for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reads 160°F.
  • Transfer turkey to a baking dish and cover with foil. Let turkey rest somewhere warm for at least 45 minutes, but preferably an hour.
  • Remove the bacon and throw away. Slice turkey and serve with a side of gravy and cranberry sauce, if desired.

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Notes

How long to smoke a turkey breast: The length of time it takes to smoke a turkey breast depends on several variables. I highly recommend using an internal temperature probe to keep track of cooking temperature so that you don't overcook it. I use 3-lb boneless turkey breasts and they smoke at 250°F in about 3 hours.
If your turkey breast is bone-in, you'll need to add another 1-1.5 hours.
Along the same lines, if your turkey breast is 4.75lbs instead of 3 lbs, you'll likely need to add an additional 1.5-2 hours of cooking time.
To cook your turkey a bit faster you can also increase the cooking temperature to 275°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 329mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg