Texas Sugar Smoked Turkey Breast | Canadian Thanksgiving

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

apple juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple cider adds a richer flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable.

Brine the turkey breast using half a gallon of water and a whole bag of brine for 6 hours.

Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it dry.

Apply duck fat as a binder on the turkey breast.

Season the turkey liberally with Texas sugar seasoning on both sides.

Preheat the Traeger Ironwood 885 smoker to 275°F.

Let the turkey sit for 20-30 minutes before placing it in the smoker.

Smoke the turkey breast for about 2 hours, basting with butter a couple of times during cooking.

Check the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey; it should reach around 161°F.

Let the turkey cool before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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