Smoked Turkey Breast

Description

Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living

Having a smoked turkey breast on hand during the holidays leads to sandwich perfection.

Ingredients

• Hickory wood chunks
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (5-pound) bone-in turkey breast
• 1 fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

1. Soak wood chunks in water at least 1 hour.
2. Combine garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
3. Rub a small amount of spice blend under skin of turkey; rub the remainder on outside of bird.
4. Place rosemary sprigs under skin.
5. Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let burn 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Drain wood chunks, and place on hot coals.
7. Place water pan in smoker; add water to depth of fill line.
8. Place turkey in center of lower food rack; cover with smoker lid.
9. Cook 5 to 6 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 170°, adding additional water to depth of fill line, if necessary.
10. Remove from smoker, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings