Smoked Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 2 lb turkey breast
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 2 lb turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper all over the meat, then let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F. If using a charcoal or gas grill, set it up for indirect heat and add wood chips for smoke.

3. 3

   Brush the turkey breast with the 2 tbsp olive oil. Place it on the smoker grate, close the lid, and smoke for 1 hour.

4. 4

   After 1 hour, brush the turkey breast with 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce. Continue smoking, basting with the remaining 1/2 cup sauce every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 2 to 2.5 hours total.

5. 5

   Remove the turkey from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes. The juices will redistribute, keeping the meat moist.

6. 6

   Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve with extra barbecue sauce if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Smoker or grill with indirect heat
• Meat thermometer
• Basting brush
• Cutting board
• Knife

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