Get ready to experience turkey ecstasy with this guide to smoking turkey breast on the Big Green Egg! This easy and flavorful recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday feast or just a casual weeknight dinner.
Why Smoke Turkey Breast?
- Flavorful: Smoking infuses the turkey with a delicious smoky flavor that’s simply irresistible.
- Moist and juicy: Brining and using the right smoking techniques ensure a juicy and tender turkey breast.
- Economical: Turkey breast is a relatively inexpensive protein, making it a budget-friendly option.
- Versatile: Smoked turkey breast can be enjoyed in sandwiches, salads, soups, and more.
Should You Brine Your Turkey?
Absolutely! Brining helps to keep the turkey moist and flavorful. You can use a simple brine recipe with salt sugar and water, or try a more flavorful option like pickle juice.
Smoking the Turkey Breast
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Turkey breast: Choose a bone-in or boneless turkey breast, depending on your preference.
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and your favorite BBQ rub (optional).
- Wood chips: Use fruit wood, pecan, oak, or maple for a delicious smoky flavor.
- Alabama White BBQ Sauce: This creamy and tangy sauce is the perfect complement to smoked turkey.
Instructions:
- Prepare the turkey: If using, brine the turkey for 8-12 hours. Pat it dry and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite BBQ rub.
- Set up your Big Green Egg: Light the charcoal and let it reach a temperature of 325°F. Add wood chips for smoke flavor.
- Smoke the turkey: Place the turkey breast on the indirect side of the grill and smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the Alabama White BBQ Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
- Rest and slice: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle the turkey with Alabama White BBQ Sauce and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked through.
- Don’t overcook the turkey, or it will become dry.
- If the turkey starts to brown too much, cover it with foil.
- Let the turkey rest before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
Additional Resources:
- The Cookie Rookie’s Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe: https://www.thecookierookie.com/juicy-smoked-turkey-breast-recipe-gas-grill-charcoal-grill-or-big-green-egg-smoker/
- Grill Girl’s Smoked Turkey Breast on the Big Green Egg Recipe: https://grillgirl.com/2023/10/smoked-turkey-breast-on-the-big-green-egg-with-alabama-white-bbq-sauce/
With this guide, you’ll be smoking delicious turkey breasts like a pro in no time! So fire up your Big Green Egg and get ready to impress your friends and family with this flavorful and juicy dish.
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FAQ
How long does it take to smoke a turkey breast on a Big Green Egg?
Do you flip a turkey breast when smoking?
Do you smoke a turkey breast with the skin on?
Can you smoke a turkey breast on a big green egg?
Smoked Turkey Breast is an incredibly easy yet tasty way to enjoy turkey and is surprisingly easy to make on your Big Green Egg or any smoker! If you choose to brine, the pickle juice recipe can be found here in my Smoked Quick Pickles Recipe. Place charcoal into your grill and let it get to maximum 325 degrees setting up direct and indirect zones.
How do you smoke a turkey breast?
There are so many different ways you can smoke your turkey breast. In this recipe, I give instructions for using a Big Green Egg, a charcoal grill, or a gas grill. You’ll need wood chunks, chips, or pellets for your smoker–use what you think is best for the equipment you have.
How do you cook a turkey breast with a big green egg?
Tent with foil and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes. Inject turkey, using the Big Green Egg Injector with Creole butter in a grid pattern. Rub turkey breast with Creole rub. If cooking a whole turkey, place the apple and onion inside turkey and set on grid of EGG. Squeeze lemon juice all over the breast and rub with sea salt and pepper.
What temperature should a turkey breast be smoked?
If using a Big Green Egg, the temperature should be kept at 225°F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, the temperature should be kept between 325-350°F. How long do you smoke a turkey breast? The breasts can take anywhere from 1½ hours up to 4 hours, depending on the size of the turkey and the of grill/smoker used.