Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast

The butter in the injection and rub guarantees a tender and juicy turkey leg smoked to perfection over hickory wood chips.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 666 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
• 0.5 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Inject the solution evenly throughout the breast.

Step 2

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush evenly over the breast.

Step 3

Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the rub over the entire breast, making sure to coat all sides evenly.

Step 4

Place breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove from smoker and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips according to manufacturer's instructions.