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boneless turkey breast roast on a traeger pellet grill

Traeger Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast

Learn how to smoke a boneless turkey breast roast using a Traeger pellet grill, and why it is one of easiest, and most delicious, ways to smoke turkey!
We take you step-by-step through preparing your boneless turkey breast, setting up your Traeger for the cook, and smoking your turkey to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, barbecue, BBQ, Holiday, Smoked, Thanksgiving
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger Pellet Grill
  • Wood Pellets preferably apple or another fruitwood
  • Large Cutting Board
  • Internal Meat Thermometers
  • Kitchen Shears to remove netting
  • Carving Knife
  • Insulated BBQ Gloves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3 lb Boneless Turkey Breast Roast thawed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Your Favorite BBQ rub or our "In a Pinch BBQ Rub" below

In a Pinch BBQ Rub

  • 2 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ tablespoon Chili Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Boneless Turkey Breast

  • Remove the boneless turkey breast from its packaging and set aside any gravy packets or giblet bags included.
    1 3 lb Boneless Turkey Breast Roast
    a raw boneless turkey breast on a cutting board
  • Clean, rinse, and pat dry the boneless turkey breast roast well with paper towels.
  • Do not remove any twine or netting that is in place around the turkey.
  • Brush a thin layer of olive oil all around the turkey breast to help the seasoning stick.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Mix together the In a Pinch BBQ Rub ingredients together and apply some to all sides of the turkey. Or use your favorite BBQ rub for turkey.
    Your Favorite BBQ rub or our "In a Pinch BBQ Rub" below, 2 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar, 1 tablespoon Paprika, 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper, ½ tablespoon Chili Powder, ½ tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    seasoning a raw boneless turkey breast

Start the Traeger Pellet Grill

  • Remove the fire pot from the bottom of the Traeger and clean out any ashes left over from the last cook. Replace it and make sure it is secured in place with the clips on either side.
  • Load the hopper of the Traeger with your chosen wood pellets.
  • Turn on the Traeger and move the dial to the "Smoke" setting.
  • Leave the lid open for 5-7 minutes until you start seeing white billowing smoke stop coming out of the grill. This means the initial pellets are now ignited.
    smoke coming out when seasoning a traeger pellet grill
  • Place a disposable bucket liner in the grease bucket as well if you want to limit cleanup later.
  • Set the temperature on the control panel to 250° and close the lid.

Smoking the Boneless Turkey Breast on the Traeger Pellet Grill

  • Position your seasoned boneless turkey breast on the oiled grates of the Traeger.
    a raw boneless turkey breast placed on a traeger pellet grill to smoke
  • Place an internal temperature probe if you have one into the center of the roast.
    a leave in temperature probe placed in a boneless turkey breast smoking on a traeger pellet grill
  • Close the lid. Rotate and flip occasionally for even cooking. This will take about 3 hours total.
    a boneless turkey breast smoking on a traeger pellet grill
  • After about 1.5 hours of smoking on the Traeger, use a pair of kitchen shears to remove the netting on the boneless turkey breast roast. Apply more oil and rub if needed.
  • When the internal temperature at the center of the boneless turkey breast has reached 165°F, carefully remove the turkey from the Traeger.
    checking the temperature of a smoked boneless turkey breast on a traeger pellet grill

Rest and Carve

  • Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to distribute.
    a traeger smoked boneless turkey breast on a cutting board
  • Carve, plate, and serve immediately.
    a traeger smoked boneless turkey breast sliced up

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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