Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast (No Brine)
Try this Traeger Smoked Turkey Breast recipe for a juicy and flavorful holiday meal or Sunday supper. With a delicious dry rub and no need for brining, it's an easy and impressive main dish that your guests will love.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (3-5 pound) turkey breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 3 tablespoons homemade turkey rub recipe below, or get the link to the full recipe post below in the notes
Homemade turkey rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary crushed
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250℉.
- Mix the turkey dry rub ingredients in a small bowl (brown sugar, smoked paprika, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, crushed rosemary, poultry seasoning, and ground thyme).
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Apply olive oil to the entire outside of the turkey breast. Sprinkle on the dry turkey rub, covering the entire breast on the top, bottom, and sides. Press the rub in slightly with your fingers.
- Place the turkey breast directly on the grill grate of the preheated smoker. Insert a digital meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the breast. Smoke the turkey breast until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. The cook time of my turkey breast was 3 hours, and it weighed 3 pounds.
- Remove the turkey breast from the smoker and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce or cranberry sauce.
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Notes
- Click here for my full recipe post on Homemade Turkey Rub.
- Resist the urge to open the grill too often, which will let out heat and prolong the cooking time.
- Cook with the thermometer, not the clock.
- Leftover turkey breast can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2335mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1007IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
