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Smoked Turkey Breast

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For a delightful and easy-to-make dish, try this Smoked Turkey Breast recipe that will impress your family and friends. This flavorful turkey breast is marinated in a delicious herb rub and smoked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy meat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 56 lb bone-in turkey breast
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat dry. Place it in a large roasting pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, softened butter, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the rub. Generously apply the mixture over the turkey.
  3. Preheat your smoker according to manufacturer instructions with wood chips like hickory or applewood.
  4. Smoke the turkey breast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (approximately 4 hours), pouring chicken broth into the pan for moisture.
  5. For optional gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until golden and stir in drippings or chicken broth until thickened.

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