Smoke it?

[LuFins Dad]

We’re not doing a full turkey this year, just a bone in turkey breast. Should I prepare it like a normal Turkey or go ahead and smoke it? I love smoked turkey. Not the lunch meat, but the real deal… But will it go well with the traditional sides that everyone wants?

[George K]

I've done bone-in turkey breast a few times.

The problem is that there's none of that wonderful drippings that you need for a good gravy.

But...if you're going to smoke it, go for it. Sounds great.

[Jolly]

Smoked turkey goes with anything.

[George K]

@Jolly said in Smoke it?:

Smoked turkey goes with anything.

[Mik]

Done it. Turns out great. Go Franklin with just butter, salt and pepper

[Mik]

Oh, and I took the skin off.

[jon-nyc]

@George-K said in Smoke it?:

I've done bone-in turkey breast a few times.

The problem is that there's none of that wonderful drippings that you need for a good gravy.

But...if you're going to smoke it, go for it. Sounds great.

I’m doing a bone-in turkey breast this year and skipping the gravy. Partly because most prefer cranberry sauce and also because I’m skipping the mashed potatoes.

[LuFins Dad]

I’m starting to regret my choice… I love smoked turkey breast, but I also love dark meat…

[LuFins Dad]

Alright, I miss the dark meat a little, but this was well worth it… I might try it next year with a whole bird.

One little side hack I read suggested adding a TBSP of Baking Powder to the spice rub to get a crisper skin, and I have to say that it worked very well. This was the best poultry skin I’ve had coming off the grill.

[89th]

@LuFins-Dad said in Smoke it?:

I’m starting to regret my choice… I love smoked turkey breast, but I also love dark meat…

I was the only one at the table who enjoyed some of the dark meat from our turkey. Am I an idiot? I always find it tastes a bit better and juicier than the white meat. Of course it all tastes good when you drown it in gravy and add some cranberry orange sauce.