Smoked Turkey Breast

5 from 2 votes

Smoked turkey breast is a juicy, flavorful main dish that’s perfect for holidays, cookouts, or weeknight dinners

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Additional Time1

Total Time1 2 10

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Make sure your turkey is completely thawed and then remove from packaging. Leave kitchen twine on turkey breast roast if yours has it.
Prepare the brine by mixing together water and salt until the salt is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and the turkey. Over and place in the fridge for 24 hours.
1/2 gallon cold water, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 turkey breast
Preheat your smoker to 275º F.
Once your turkey breast is done in the brine remove it and use a paper towel to pat it dry.
In a small bowl mix together the spices and the softened butter until well blended. Then gently rub all over the turkey.
4 Tablespoon butter, 1 Tablespoon dried herbs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder
Place the turkey breast on the smoker next to a tray filled with water or apple juice.
Let it cook for 2 - 2 1/2 hours (about 25 minutes per pound). Once it reaches 165º F in the thickest part you can remove it from the smoker.
Let it sit for about 10 minutes before you remove the twine and slice to serve.

Use whatever herbs you have and enjoy. I used a combination of Oregano and Thyme for this turkey.