Smoked Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 1 (7 pound) whole turkey breast
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add hickory chips following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Make the injection solution in a small bowl by combining the chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning, then inject it evenly throughout the breast.
3. In a small dish, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and brush it evenly over the breast.
4. Make the rub in a small bowl by combining the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle it evenly over the entire breast, including every side.
5. Put the breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 20 minutes.