Texas-Style Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast
A boneless turkey breast seasoned with traditional Texas spices and smoked on a Traeger Grill until it reaches the perfect internal temperature that's juicy and flavorful every time.
Servings: 8
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
- Small sheet pan lined with a wire rack
- Cooking twine
- Wireless Meat Thermometer
- Butcher paper
Ingredients
- 4 pound Boneless Turkey Breast
- 2 tablespoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic or Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Instructions
Dry Brine the Turkey Breast
- Remove the turkey breast from the packaging and discard the skin. Blot the turkey with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, combine the spices and season the turkey on all sides. Tie the turkey breast around the center with the cooking string and place on a sheet pan, uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
Smoke on the Traeger
- Preheat your Traeger to 275F with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Remove the turkey breast from refrigerator and let it sit out at room temperature while the Traeger preheats.
- For the best results, insert a wireless meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast.
- When the Traeger has reached 275F, place the seasoned turkey breast on the grill and close the lid.
- Smoke the turkey breast until it reaches an internal temperature of 120F. Then brush the turkey breast with melted unsalted butter and wrap in butcher paper. Place it back on the Traeger and continue to cook with the lid closed until it reaches an internal temperature of 155F.
- Remove and rest for 30-40 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg