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Texas-Style Smoked Turkey Breast

Texas-style smoked turkey breast is a delicious and flavorful way of preparing turkey commonly found at the best BBQ joints world!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time20 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue, Smoker

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb boneless turkey breast
  • 2 parts course ground pepper
  • 1 part kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Remove the skin from the turkey breast and trim away any fat.
  • Season all sides with 2 parts coarse black pepper and 1 part kosher salt.
  • Prepare the smoker for indirect cooking at 275° F using post oak wood chunks for flavor.
  • Place the turkey breast on the smoker for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours remove the turkey breast and place top-side down a piece of aluminum foil. Place the butter on the turkey and tightly wrap the foil around.
  • Place the turkey breast back on the smoker, top-side down.
  • Cook until internal temperature reached 165° F.
  • Remove from the smoker and let rest 20 minutes, loosely covered.
  • Slice and enjoy!