Smoked Garlic Herb Turkey Breast
Smoked Garlic Herb Turkey Breast is juicy, flavorful, and loaded with buttery garlic herb goodness. A must-try smoked turkey recipe.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- grill-safe thermometer
- blender (optional)
- smoker or oven
Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey breast 20-ounce
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks )
- 3 sprigs fresh sage
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 bulb garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- Pat the turkey breast dry. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the turkey breast directly on the smoker grate. Smoke for about 1½ hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.
- While the turkey cooks, place butter, sage, thyme, rosemary, and peeled garlic in a small oven-safe dish. Set the dish inside the smoker next to the turkey. Let the butter melt and absorb the flavors.
- Once the turkey hits 150°F, remove it from the smoker and place it in a foil boat (a piece of foil shaped to hold liquid).
- Remove the herb stems from the melted butter. Blend the butter and garlic mixture until smooth (optional). Pour the butter over the turkey in the foil boat, then wrap the foil closed around the turkey.
- Return the wrapped turkey to the smoker. Cook for an additional 15–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from smoker and rest, wrapped, for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftover turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
♨️ REHEATING: Reheat in a 300°F oven, covered with foil, until warmed through
Warm slices in a skillet with a bit of leftover butter
Microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through
Air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze sliced turkey in freezer bags or airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: For a clean presentation, place the smooth side of the turkey breast down when adding the butter in the foil boat.
Use any fruit wood or hickory for smoking.
The garlic herb butter is also delicious on potatoes, corn, steak, or toast. Make extra and store it separately.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: This recipe works in an oven or offset smoker as written. Keep the temperature at 250°F and follow all steps the same way.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Use leftover turkey in sandwiches, wraps, salads, or pasta dishes. Chop finely and mix with mayo and herbs for a quick turkey salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1406mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
