Elevate your grilling game with our Pit Boss turkey breast recipe. Delicious flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time3hours
Servings6
Ingredients
1whole turkey breastabout 4-5 pounds
1/4cupolive oil
2tablespoonspaprika
2tablespoonsgarlic powder
2tablespoonsonion powder
1tablespoondried thyme
1tablespoondried rosemary
1tablespoonground black pepper
1tablespoonkosher salt
Wood pelletschoose your favorite flavor
Instructions
Preparing the Turkey
Preheat Your Pit Boss: Fire up your Pit Boss pellet smoker and preheat it to 225°F. While it's heating up, let's get that turkey ready!
Prepare the Turkey Breast: Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it on a clean cutting board.
Season the Turkey: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, and kosher salt to create a flavorful rub. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast, making sure to coat it evenly. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Smoking the Turkey
Fire up the Smoker: Once your Pit Boss is preheated, add your favorite wood pellets to the hopper. Hickory, applewood, cherry—take your pick!
Smoke the Turkey: Place the seasoned turkey breast directly onto the grill grates of your Pit Boss. Close the lid and let it smoke away for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature is at 165°F. Remember to periodically check the temperature using a meat thermometer.
Baste (Optional): If you're feeling fancy, you can baste the turkey breast with any leftover seasoning mix or a bit of melted butter every hour or so to keep it nice and moist.
Resting and Serving
Rest the Turkey: Once the turkey breast reaches 165°F, carefully remove it from the Pit Boss and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy and flavorful turkey.
Carve and Serve: After resting, slice the turkey breast against the grain into thin slices. Arrange them on a platter and serve hot alongside your favorite sides and fixings. Mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce—the whole shebang!