Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast recipe

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Ingredients

1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition Info

665.7 calories
carbohydrate: 0.9 g
cholesterol: 256.7 mg
fat: 30.5 g
fiber: 0.3 g
protein: 91.1 g
saturatedFat: 11 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 848.3 mg
sugar: 0.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Combine chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Inject the solution evenly throughout the breast.

  3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush evenly over the breast.

  4. Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the rub over the entire breast, making sure to coat all sides evenly.

  5. Place breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove from smoker and let rest for 20 minutes.

Recipe Yield

10 servings

Recipe Note

The butter in the injection and rub guarantees a tender and juicy bird. Simple ingredients with great results.

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