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Pit Boss Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast on a cutting board

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.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, barbecue, BBQ, Holiday, Smoked
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

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
    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, 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
    seasoning a raw boneless turkey breast

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.
    pellets in a pit boss hopper
  • 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.
    a boneless turkey breast smoking on a pit boss pellet grill
  • Place an internal temperature probe if you have one into the center of the roast.
    a raw boneless turkey breasts msoking on a pit boss pellet grill with a temperature probe inside
  • 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.
    using an instant thermometer on a smoked boneless skinless turkey breast on a pit boss pellet grill

Rest and Carve

  • Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to distribute.
    a pit boss smoked boneless turkey breast on a cutting board with ties still on
  • Carve, plate, and serve immediately.
    a pit boss smoked boneless turkey breast sliced in half

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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