HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast image

The butter in the injection and rub guarantees a tender and juicy bird. Simple ingredients with great results.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts

Time 3h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
Combine chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Inject the solution evenly throughout the breast.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush evenly over the breast.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 256.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 91.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g