How To Smoke Turkey Breast Like Texas BBQ Joints - Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ

turkey breast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Remove the skin from the turkey breast.

Rinse the turkey breast in cold water to remove excess salt from pre-brining.

Dry the surface of the turkey breast with paper towels.

Season the back of the turkey breast with granulated garlic and 16 mesh black pepper.

Flip the turkey breast and season the other side with granulated garlic, 16 mesh black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Prepare the Yoder Y640 pellet smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tuck the tail of the turkey breast under for even cooking.

Place the turkey breast on the top shelf of the smoker.

Smoke the turkey breast for 2 hours, checking the internal temperature.

After 2 hours, check the internal temperature; it should be around 145 degrees before wrapping.

Wrap the turkey breast in foil and pour half a stick of melted butter on top.

Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Let the turkey breast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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