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SMOKED BONELESS TURKEY BREAST FOR THANKSGIVING - LEARN TO ...



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For many people, the big bird absolutely must be on the table in all of it's glory for Thanksgiving but if you really want to make it simple and tasty without the fuss, smoked boneless turkey breast is the best way to go.

Provided by Jeff Phillips

Categories     Entree

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 240 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Boneless turkey breasts ((each one weighs about 3 lbs and feeds 5 to 6 people))
Turkey brine recipe ((below))
Cooking oil
Jeff's original rub

Steps:

  • Remove the turkey breast from the packaging but leave the net intact as this is what holds it's shape while it cooks.
  • To a medium pot add 1 quart of water, 1 TBS of course ground black pepper, 1 TBS of red pepper flakes, 2 long sprigs of thyme, 2 long sprigs of rosemary and 8-10 garlic cloves smashed with the side of a knife.
  • Bring to a boil then remove it from the heat and let it steep covered for 20-30 minutes.
  • Place the mixture in the fridge for several hours to cool.
  • To make the brine, add 3 quarts of cold water to a gallon sized pitcher and 1 cup of kosher salt.
  • Stir the mixture until the salt is dissolved.
  • Add the cooled mixture from the fridge into the brine and stir to combine.
  • Place the turkey breasts into a brining container and pour the brine over the turkey to cover and then into the fridge for 4 hours.
  • After brining is complete, rinse the turkey breasts under cold water.
  • With the net still intact, brush on a little cooking oil and season the outside of the turkey breasts liberally with Jeff's original rub.
  • Set the seasoned turkey onto Weber grill pans, Bradley racks or regular cooling racks and they are ready to go into the smoker
  • Setup your smoker for cooking at 225-240 °F with indirect heat.
  • When the smoker is preheated, place the pan with the turkey breasts into the smoker.
  • Let the turkey cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 162°F.
  • Remove the turkey from the smoker and let it rest under loose foil for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the net from the turkey breasts being careful to not disturb the crust more than necessary.
  • Slice and serve.

HONEY BRINED SMOKED TURKEY RECIPE : FOOD NETWORK RECIPE ...



Honey Brined Smoked Turkey Recipe : Food Network Recipe ... image

Take your Thanksgiving turkey to the next level this year with Alton Brown's recipe for Honey Brined Smoked Turkey from Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Total Time 13 hours 0 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 gallon hot water
1 pound kosher salt
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 pound honey
1 (7-pound) bag of ice
1 (15 to 20-pound) turkey, with giblets removed
Vegetable oil, for rubbing turkey

Steps:

  • Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid.. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.
  • Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Rub the bird thoroughly with the vegetable oil.
  • Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil, build a smoke bomb. Place a cup of hickory wood chips in the center of the foil and gather up the edges, making a small pouch. Leave the pouch open at the top. Set this directly on the charcoal or on the metal bar over the gas flame. Set the turkey over indirect heat, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat, and set the alarm for 160 degrees F. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour check the bird; if the skin is golden brown, cover with aluminum foil and continue cooking. Also, after 1 hour, replace wood chips with second cup.
  • Once the bird reaches 160 degrees F, remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 1 hour. Carve and serve.

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