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Not-So-Traditional Smoked Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving Recipe

Alexander Hamilton once proclaimed: “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” Hamilton’s proclamation became a reality, and according to the National Turkey Federation, about 45 million to 46 million turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving. 

 Here is a Thanksgiving Recipe that turns the traditional turkey into a smokin' one! 

PREP TIME - 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME - 4 HOURS

PELLETS - CHERRY

SERVES - 8 PEOPLE

SET UP

1.  Set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

2.  In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, black pepper and kosher salt

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 Pound butter

  • 6 Clove garlic, minced

  • 8 Sprig fresh thyme

  • 1 Sprig fresh rosemary

  • Tablespoon cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher salt 

  • 1 (12 lb) whole turkey

PREPARATION

  • Prep the turkey by separating the skin from the breast, creating a pocket to stuff the butter-herb mixture in. Cover the entire breast with 1/4" thickness of butter mixture.
  • Season the whole turkey with kosher salt and black pepper. Optional: Stuff turkey cavity with Traditional Stuffing recipe. When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.  
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COOK

Place turkey on the grill and smoke at 300°F for 3-4 hours. Check the internal temperature; the desired temperature is 175°F in the thigh next to the bone and 160°F in the breast. Turkey will continue to cook once taken off the grill to reach a final temperature of 165°F in the breast.

FINISH

Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!