Pellet Grill Turkey Breast Recipe

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Season the turkey with the poultry seasoning (use as much as desired – in this Traeger demo, all of the seasoning was used). Use your hands to massage the seasonings into the turkey breast. Place your turkey breast on the smoker grill grate and cook for 40 – 45 minutes per pound, until the internal temp reaches 160°F.

Smoked Turkey Breast on a Pellet Grill

Texas Smoked Turkey Breast Pellet Grill 🔗

This Pellet Grill Smoked Turkey Breast is inspired by my time in Texas touring some of the best BBQ restaurants in the country.

Prep: 15min

Serving Size: 6 oz

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 6 oz, calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 482 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 6 lbs Turkey Breast (Raw, , Boneless, Skin Removed)
  • 3 Tbsp Texas Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

Instruction:

  1. Preheat Smoker to 225 Degrees F.
  2. Remove the skin and remove any excess fat from the turkey breast then place in an aluminum half pan.
  3. Coat the entire turkey breast with a light coating of mayonnaise. Just enough to act as a binder then season agressinvely with you texas dry rub seasoning on all sides.
  4. Place turkey breast in the foil pan on the pit and smoke for about 3 hours uncovered.
  5. Cover the turkey breast with a sheet of aluminum foil then smoke for another 2 hours or until the turkey hits an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  6. Once turkey breast is fully cooked take the pan off the pit and vent a corner of the foil to realease the steam for about 5-10 minutes. Cover back up with foil and store in a cambro or dry cooler for 1 hour to rest.
  7. Slice the turkey breast into 1/4 inch slices and serve.

FAQ

What temp do you cook a turkey breast on a pellet smoker?

The thermometer that comes with the Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grill is one of my favorite features; insert the probe to check the internal temperature of your turkey as it cooks at 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and 165 degrees internally.

How long does it take to cook a turkey breast at 225?

The turkey is done when its internal temperature registers 162°F-163°F on an instant-read thermometer, and the skin should be amber colored and lovely. Turkey breast takes about 35-45 minutes per pound when cooking at 225°F, so a 6-pound breast could take 2-312 hours to cook at 225°F.

Do you smoke turkey breast up or down on pellet grill?

Close the grill lid, turn the heat to medium, and maintain a temperature of 225° to 240°F for the duration of the smoking process. Place the turkey, breast side down, directly on the grate over indirect heat (that is, opposite the lit burner and the foil packet).

How do you keep a turkey breast from drying out in the smoker?

While basting the turkey only makes the skin soggy, and over-seasoning the skin only makes it inedible, brining prevents the turkey from drying out during the smoking process.

How long does it take to smoke a 10 lb turkey breast at 225 degrees?

When the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165° on a meat thermometer, the turkey has finished smoking and should be removed, covered loosely with aluminum foil, and left to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

How long does it take to smoke an 8 pound turkey breast at 225 degrees?

A good rule of thumb is to smoke a bone-in turkey breast at 225°F for about 35 minutes per pound.

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