Description
Learn how to make a delicious smoked turkey breast with a flavorful seasoning rub and homemade gravy. This recipe yields a juicy and tender turkey that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smoked Turkey:
- 5–6 lb bone-in turkey breast
- 2 c. chicken broth
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. butter (softened)
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 c. turkey drippings or chicken broth
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Smoked Turkey: Preheat smoker to 250 degrees. Combine olive oil, butter, garlic powder, basil, sage, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture on and under turkey skin. Place turkey in a roasting pan, pour broth into the pan, and smoke for 4 hours at 160 degrees F, basting every 30 minutes. Let rest before carving.
- Gravy: Melt butter, stir in black pepper, add flour, whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in turkey drippings or broth, cook until thickened.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F for safe consumption.
- Adjust seasoning to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Smoked Turkey Breast, Thanksgiving, Holiday Recipe, Turkey Gravy, Smoker Recipe
