How To Smoke A Turkey Breast?

Thaw the turkey breast completely if frozen

Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels

Trim any excess fat or loose skin

Brine the turkey breast if desired

Season with salt, pepper, and your preferred dry rub

Let the seasoned turkey breast rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes

Preheat the smoker to 225°F to 250°F

Add wood chips or pellets such as apple, cherry, pecan, or hickory

Place the turkey breast on the smoker grate with the thickest part facing the heat source

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast

Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160°F to 165°F

Baste or spritz occasionally if desired

Remove the turkey breast from the smoker

Rest the turkey breast for 15 to 20 minutes

Slice against the grain and serve

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