Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider; 3/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 (4-inch) fresh thyme sprigs; 2 (4-inch) fresh rosemary sprigs; 10 fresh sage leaves; 1 garlic bulb, cut in half crosswise; 4 cups ice cubes; 1 (5 3/4- to 6-lb.) bone-in turkey breast; 4 hickory wood chunks

Servings: persons

1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider
3/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 (4-inch) fresh thyme sprigs
2 (4-inch) fresh rosemary sprigs
10 fresh sage leaves
1 garlic bulb, cut in half crosswise
4 cups ice cubes
1 (5 3/4- to 6-lb.) bone-in turkey breast
4 hickory wood chunks

1
Bring cider and next 7 ingredients to a boil in a large stockpot or 8-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in ice. Cool completely (1 hour).
2
Place turkey in brine; cover and chill 5 to 12 hours.
3
Prepare smoker according to manufacturer's directions, bringing internal temperature to 225u00b0 to 250u00b0; maintain temperature 15 to 20 minutes. Place wood chunks on coals.
4
Remove turkey from brine, and pat dry with paper towels. Smoke turkey, maintaining temperature inside smoker between 225u00b0 and 250u00b0, for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165u00b0.
5
Remove turkey, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider, 3/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Turkey Breast

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