Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe
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Ingredients
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Turkey Preparation
Smoking Wood
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Turkey Breast
Start by rinsing the turkey breast under cold water and patting it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 3
Marinate
Cover the seasoned turkey breast with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Smoking Process
- 4
Prepare the Smoker
Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before smoking. This will help create smoke rather than burn quickly.
- 5
- 6
Add Wood Chips
Once the smoker is at the right temperature, drain the wood chips and add them to the smoker box or directly on the coals.
- 7
- 8
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.