Texas Turkey Breast

Texas Style Turkey Recipe Smoked over Post Oak

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Texas Style Smoked Turkey Breast

Texas is known for its luscious, post oak smoked, brisket… but pit masters in the Lone Star state also know how to smoke a mean turkey breast.

Restaurants keep smoked turkey on the menu year-round and if you haven’t tried Texas Style Smoked Turkey you’ve been missing out.

I knew if anyone could find some Goliath sized turkey breast it was Kevin. Sure enough, after a few phone calls he was able to source just what wanted. He packaged it up and shipped it to my front door.

First the turkey breast gets a light trim. Remove the skin and cut away any excess fat or silver skin. Then the outside is seasoned with a good dose of Coarse black pepper and Kosher salt. A good ratio is 2 parts Coarse Black Pepper to 1 part Kosher Salt, but you can add a little garlic or herbs if you want… but the pepper and salt are most important.

Now fire up the bbq pit. You can use any smoker for this recipe but to keep in true Texas form I pulled out my stick burner. I load Ms. Jolene with a bed of Royal Oak lump charcoal to create a hot bed of coals; then I start adding sticks of Post Oak to hold the pit at 275 degrees. Once it stabilizes the turkey breast goes on the pit.

Smoke it for 2 hours adding more post oak as needed to maintain steady temperature. After about 2 hours the outside of the turkey will start to turn golden brown and have a nice crusty bark from the salt and pepper.

Remove the turkey breast from the pit and rest it for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing. In Texas you order turkey by the pound and it’s sliced right in front of you. Typically, the slices are about 1/4” but you can request it however you like.

I recommend reserving some of the butter for drizzling over the top. It makes a fine dipping sauce. And don’t even think about covering it in bbq sauce; you won’t need it. This turkey is packed with flavor and moisture. The salt and pepper create a flavorful bark on the outside and the post oak gives it a true Texas-style smoked flavor. You’ll be smoking turkey year-round once you try this recipe!

Texas Turkey Breast Ingredients:
- 4lb Boneless Turkey Breast
- 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub *(substitute 2 parts Coarse Black Pepper to 1 part Kosher Salt)
- 1 Stick Butter

Texas Turkey Breast Directions:
1. Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 275 degrees using Post Oak wood for fuel and smoke flavor.
2. Remove the skin from the turkey breast and trim away excess fat.
3. Season with Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub*
4. Place the turkey breast on the pit and smoke for 2 hours.
5. Cut the stick of butter into pieces. Place half the butter on a double layer of aluminum foil and set the turkey breast top-side down on the butter. Place remaining butter on top and wrap the foil around.
6. Set the turkey back on the pit and insert a probe thermometer.
7. Continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 162 degrees.
8. Remove the turkey breast from the pit and rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Connect With Malcom Reed:

[Raspy]

"I'm gonna give Miss Joleen the wood and she's gonna stay right where I want her to"

I wish I had that kind of confidence

[unknownmale]

As a Native Texican, there is nothing more enjoyable than watching Texans cook.

[Melo_Andromeda]

"I'm gonna give Miss Joleen the wood and she's gonna stay right where I want her to, 😅 😂 🤣

[ikon]

The older I get, I been getting more into turkey. There is only so much beef pork and chicken you can BBQ. This turkey look PHENOMENAL 👌

[HeirofCarthage]

Just made this for our Thanksgiving dinner. Best Turkey we have ever had. This is about the 5th recipe from Malcom I have tried since buying a smoker. No need to look at anyone else's recipes :) Thanks for all these videos. They are awesome!

[Jaxon]

When Malcom says this gonna be some good eating, I believe him.

[Thomas-qeez]

I did this recipe tonight. Both my wife and my dad said it’s the best meat they’ve ever tasted. Thank you. All best wishes from Texas

[daveshouseofbbq]

One of my favorite smokes to do. I'll do 6 breast at a time, slice them, vacuum seal them, and freeze them to use for sandwiches throughout the year. Great video

[keysbound]

I have watched a dozen videos on smoked turkey breast. This one is my favorite ! You can feel the love he has for cooking ! Great job !

[frosttheweavile]

I love the comments you make about the food at the end of the video.

[vantharasc]

This is what I'm talking about this man has inspired me to get my BBQ on, while I'll never be able to afford a Joleene, I'm happy with my pellet smoker and charcoal smoker I have. You sir are the man!

[isaachodges]

I worked in Lockhart for years. Great turkey at Black's and Chisholm Trail. Excellent video! I'll try it for Christmas!

[BrentMB]

Its a cold morning just outside of Pittsburgh Pa, got snow headed out way this afternoon and I have office time for a small flap brisket and a turkey breast... best BBQ channel on the internet!

[melvinmccoy]

Never get tired of watching you cook some great food. You can almost taste it while you're watching.

[davidgibsonhm]

I just made this, did proper, salt, onion and garlic powder with some cayenne and it was awesome. The butter is the bomb! Thanks for another great recipe.

[Truckerdaddy]

Hey Malcolm man I tried doing this but deviated the recipe a little bit by using Tony's Creole butter injection and using McCormicks roasted garlic and Herb seasoning. Then used melted butter with poultry seasoning to drizzle on top.

My family told me I was in charge of Turkey from now on.

So thank you for using YouTube to give us this great recipe.

[CurtTrammel]

I learned how to cook a Texas style brisket from you now I am going to try this amazing Texas style turkey!!! Oh yummy!!!

[UABFWSS]

This is The Way to do turkey! Excellent and so simple. Highly recommend and even gets better after a night in the fridge.

[kneeland]

Man… I did this recipe yesterday following you and Miss Jolene at every step and the result was a TOTAL winner. Ppl are just tired of Thanksgiving dry turkey with no flavour and this was just a game changer. Thank you so much… hope you keep doing these videos. My next challenge will be some big ass ribs.

[bestcommentor]

I love when you do videos with tributes to Texas. Keep up the good content and delicious food!