Smoked Turkey Breast
Smoked Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving or any occasion
Servings 6
Calories 150kcal
Equipment
- Wood chips for smoking (like hickory, apple, or cherry)
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey breast bone-in and skin-on
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Turkey Breast
- Start by rinsing the turkey breast and drying it with paper towels. This helps the tasty seasonings stick to the meat.
Step 2: Make the Marinade
- Mix together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and salt in a bowl. This mixture will give your turkey breast its amazing flavor.
Step 3: Soak Up the Flavors
- Put the turkey breast in a big plastic bag or a dish and pour the marinade over it. Close the bag or cover the dish and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight. This lets the turkey soak up all the delicious flavors!
Step 4: Get the Smoker Ready
- While the turkey is marinating, get your smoker ready. Follow the instructions to set it up and choose your favorite wood chips for that smoky taste.
Step 5: Smoke Away!
- Take the turkey out of the marinade, let the extra sauce drip off, and put it in the smoker, skin side up. Close the lid and let it smoke at around 225°F (107°C) for 3 to 4 hours, or until it reaches 165°F (74°C) inside. That's when the magic happens, and your turkey transforms into a smoky delight!
Step 6: Rest and Enjoy!
- Once your turkey breast is perfectly smoked, take it out, let it rest for 15-20 minutes, and then slice it up. The juicy, smoky slices are ready to be enjoyed with your family and friends.