Smoked Creole Garlic Butter Turkey Breast | Heath Riles BBQ

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and can be used for basting.

Creole seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Water with bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are often more accessible and last longer.

Remove the skin from the turkey breast.

Trim excess fat and silver skin from the turkey breast.

Mix 2 cups of chicken broth with 1/4 cup of injection seasoning.

Inject the mixture into the turkey breasts using a needle.

Season the turkey breasts with Cajun Creole garlic butter rub.

Preheat the Smoking Brothers Premier 30 pellet grill to 275°F.

Place the turkey breasts on the grill, ensuring even cooking.

Cook the turkey for about 2 hours, checking the internal temperature.

Add butter on top of the turkey breasts during cooking.

Remove the turkey from the grill when it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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