Smoked Turkey Breast
Prep Time: 20mins
Cook Time: 4hrs
Resting Time: 15mins
Total Time: 4 hr 35 mins
Smoked Turkey Breast – the most flavorful and moist smoked turkey breast! It’s not just for holidays anymore but also perfect for summer BBQ cookouts.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
6 pound turkey breast bone-in, skin-on
Smoked Turkey Brine Ingredients
- 2 gallons water (divided)
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Smoked Turkey Rub Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 spoon tea thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Equipment
- Z Grills Pellet Smoker
- Z Grills Hickory
- Wood Pellets
Instructions
Step 1: Combine 4 cups of water, sugar, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
Step 2: Add brine into the remaining water, orange juice, and pepper flakes.
Step 3: Submerge turkey breast in the brine. Cover and refrigerate overnight (12 to 24 hours).
Step 4: Preheat smoker to 300°F.
Step 5: Remove the turkey breast from the brine. Pat turkey dry.
Step 6: Combine honey and olive oil. Brush on turkey.
Step 7: Combine all the spices and spread evenly onto the turkey breast.
Step 8: Place the turkey breast onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 30 minutes per pound until the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 9: Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
