Smoked Turkey Breast
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2½ lbs boneless turkey breast roast
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Spice Islands Smoky Mesquite seasoning
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups wood chips (apple or cherry preferred)
  • ¼ cup sweet vermouth
Instructions
Brining the roast
  1. Place the salt and Smoky Mesquite seasoning in a large zip top recloseable bag.
  2. Add 4 cups of water and close the bag.
  3. Gently shake to combine and dissolve the salt.
  4. Add the turkey breast roast to the bag and top off with enough water to cover.
  5. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.
  6. Refrigerate in a large bowl between 2 and 4 hours.
Smoking the roast
  1. Preheat the grill to Medium/Medium-High heat.
  2. Remove the turkey roast from the brine and rinse.
  3. If using Loki, insert the temperature probe through the end of the roast.
  4. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  5. Prepare the hot smoker box with fresh dry wood chips and drizzle ¼ cup of sweet vermouth over top. I used fruit wood chips (apple or cherry) over other hardwoods (like hickory, etc) to impart a slight and sweet smoke flavor.
  6. Place the rack and turkey into the smoker box and route the temperature probe's cable out the side before setting the cover on top.
  7. Place the smoker box on the grill and close the cover to raise the temperature quickly.
  8. When the air temperature in the smoker box reaches 275 - 295 degrees, prop open the lid and adjust the flame as needed to maintain that temperature.
  9. Roast/smoke the turkey until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
  10. Remove the roast and rest for 10 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
  11. Slice and serve.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/10/02/smoked-turkey-breast/