Description
The butter in the injection and rub guarantees a tender and juicy bird. Simple ingredients with great results.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 10