Description
Tender and juicy smoked turkey breast seasoned with flavorful spices, served with a rich homemade gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Wood chips for smoking (e.g., hickory or applewood)
- Turkey drippings (for gravy)
- Flour (for gravy)
- Chicken broth (for gravy)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Season the turkey breast generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast in the smoker and let it smoke for about 3-4 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once done, carefully remove the turkey from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- For the gravy, collect the drippings from the smoked turkey into a saucepan, add flour, and whisk until golden brown.
- Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously until thick and glossy.
- Serve the sliced turkey breast drizzled with the gravy.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, season the turkey breast the night before. Leftovers can be used in a variety of dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz turkey breast with 2 oz gravy
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg