Smoked Turkey Breast

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Ingredients

  • 1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast

Injection:

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

Rub:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

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

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

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

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

  5. 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.