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Smoked Turkey Breast

Name: Smoked Turkey Breast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 whole bone-in turkey breast (5-6 lb); 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 6 cups water, plus 4 cups ice water; 2 tbsp black pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 2 tbsp olive oil; Wood chunks (apple or hickory), for smoking

A whole turkey breast brined and smoked low and slow, staying juicy under a golden, smoky skin.

⏱ 20 minPrep time

🔥 180 minCook time

🍽 8Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Smoked turkey breast is the underrated star of the smoker — a whole turkey breast brined for tenderness, then smoked low and slow until the skin is golden and the meat is juicy and smoky. It’s perfect for sandwiches, holiday tables, or just slicing straight from the board.

The underrated star of the smoker

A brined turkey breast smoked low and slow until golden and juicy, with that deep smoky flavor.

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Step by stepInstructions

Make the brine: dissolve the salt and brown sugar in 6 cups of warm water, then add the ice water. Submerge the turkey breast and refrigerate 8-12 hours.
Rinse and pat the turkey dry. Mix the pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and rub the breast with oil and the spice mix.
Set up your smoker at 250°F (120°C) with apple or hickory wood.
Smoke the breast until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), about 3 hours.
Rest 30 minutes before slicing.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Don't skip the brine — it's what keeps the breast juicy through the long smoke. Pull the turkey at 160°F (71°C) and let it rest; the temperature will climb as it sits.

Recipe details

Prep20 min

Cook180 min

Servings8

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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