Smoked Turkey Tenderloins
Learn how to make smoked turkey tenderloins on ANY grill or smoker, whether its a Traeger or Pit Boss pellet grill, a Masterbuilt propane or electric smoker, or just a simple Weber kettle!Smoked turkey tenderloins are just about the simplest way to make some delicious turkey for a smaller crowd or on weeknight without the fuss of smoking a whole turkey!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500kcal
Cost $25
Equipment
- Gas Grill, Pellet Grill, or Smoker
- Wood pellets, chunks, or a pellet tube smoker with pellets or a smoker box with wood chips preferably a fruitwood like apple
- Paper Towels
- Cutting Board
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Instant Read and/or Leave in Probe Thermometer
- Grilling Tongs
- Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves
- Slicing Knife
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Raw Turkey Tenderloins (4) ¾ lb tenderloins, usually there are 2 to a package.
- Olive Oil
- A Favorite BBQ rub like Three Little Pigs Kansas City Rub -OR - our BBQ Turkey Rub Below. sugar free so that the rub will not burn
BBQ Turkey Rub
- 1 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- ½ tablespoon Kosher Salt use more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for heat
Instructions
- Light or turn on your smoker, grill or pellet grill and set up the temperature to 275°F. If using a grill, only light a small amount of charcoal or light one or two burners on one side for indirect cooking
Season
- Remove the turkey tenderloins form their packaging and rinse with cold running water.3 lbs Raw Turkey Tenderloins
- Place them on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
- Gather your favorite BBQ rub or chicken and turkey or mix together the ingredients to the BBQ Turkey Rub above in a small mixing bowl.A Favorite BBQ rub like Three Little Pigs Kansas City Rub -OR - our BBQ Turkey Rub Below., 1 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar, 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, ½ Tbsp Kosher Salt, ¼ tsp Onion Powder, ¼ tsp Garlic Powder, ¼ tsp Black Pepper, ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper, 1 Tbsp Paprika
- Brush or spray on a thin layer of regular olive oil on each side to help the rub stick.Olive Oil
- Sprinkle the BBQ rub all over the turkey tenderloins on each side.
Finish Setting up your Grill or Smoker
- Add your wood chunks directly to the firebox of a smoker, or use chips in a smoker box, or pellets in a tube smoker or pellet grill.
- Oil the grates well with some more olive oil using a paper towel
- Once smoke is being produced and the grill or smoker is at 275°F, put your turkey tenderloins on the indirect side and close the lid.
Smoking the Turkey Tenderloins
- Rotate and flip the turkey tenderloins as needed, maybe every 30 minutes, for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the tenderloins has reached 165°F.
- Remove the smoked turkey tenderloins from the smoker and place on a cutting board to cool.
Slicing and Serving
- Let the smoked turkey tenderloins rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Slice the tenderloins one at a time into 1 inch thick slices and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal