Easy Smoked Honey-Glazed Turkey Breast
This smoked turkey breast recipe promises an enticing blend of tenderness and sweetness. The extended smoking duration ensures maximum flavor and a delectably tender result. Here's how to craft this succulent dish:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) skinless, boneless turkey breast
Instructions
- Combine honey, sherry, and butter in a saucepan over low heat until the butter is completely melted. Stir consistently for an even blend.
- Remove the mixture from heat and add the lemon juice and salt. Allow it to cool.
- Wash and pat dry the turkey breast thoroughly.
- Place the turkey breast in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared glaze into the bag, ensuring the turkey is fully coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare your smoker for cooking.
- Smoke the turkey breast within a temperature range of 225 to 250 F. The cooking duration will vary between 2 1/2 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the turkey breast. Ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 170 F for thorough cooking.
- Once done, serve the smoked turkey breast with your choice of sides and savor the delectable flavors.