Pit Boss Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast

Learn how to smoke a boneless turkey breast roast using a Pit Boss 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 Pit Boss for the cook, and smoking your turkey to perfection.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings people

Calories 277kcal

Author Mads Martigan

Cost $15

Equipment

Pit Boss 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
2 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
½ tablespoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
½ tablespoon Chili Powder
½ tablespoon Garlic Powder
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
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 Tbsp 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 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp Paprika, 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt, ½ Tbsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper, ½ Tbsp Chili Powder, ½ Tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tsp Onion Powder, ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Start the Pit Boss

Add your chosen pellets to the hopper, start the Pit Boss pellet grill, and let it run through the startup cycle. Make sure the flame broiler panel is CLOSED for indirect heat.
Next, set the temperature to preheat the Pit Boss pellet grill to 250°F and close the lid.
Fill an aluminum pan with water pan if you want to add extra moisture, and place it on the far left side of the Pit Boss pellet grill. Place a disposable bucket liner in the grease bucket as well if you want to limit cleanup later.
Once the Pit Boss has come up to 250°F, clean the grill grates with a good grill brush, oil the grates, and close the lid.

Smoking the Turkey

Position your seasoned boneless turkey breast on the oiled grates of the Pit Boss.
Place an internal temperature probe if you have one into the center of the roast.
Close the lid. Rotate and flip occasionally for even cooking. This will take about 3 hours total.
After about 1.5 hours of smoking on the Pit Boss, use a pair of kitchen shears to remove the netting on the boneless turkey breast roast. Apply more 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 Pit Boss.

Rest and Carve

Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to distribute.
Carve, plate, and serve immediately.

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