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Boneless Turkey Breast Help

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I need to cook two large breasts. I am wondering if direct or indirect would be better. What temp? Thanks,

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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
    edited March 2013
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    Curt, usually someone would have responded to this question by now.  For chicken or turkey, I do a "raised direct" method, meaning I have the BGE grill extender on the main grate, to raise it into the dome more, for more of a convection oven effect, and less potential for burning.  I usually go about 350 raised direct, and towards the end, the chicken juices drop on the coals and create some additional smoke flavoring.  Chicken takes about an hour this way; 160 internal breast and 180 internal for the dark meat. 

    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
  • SWVABeanCounter
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    The only time I've done turkey breast, I did it indirect for about the same time and temp as 500.  With a few chunks of apple wood, it turned out really good.

    Damascus, VA.  Friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail.

    LBGE Aug 2012, SBGE Feb 2014

  • J_Que
    J_Que Posts: 223
    edited March 2013
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    I've done a bunch of bunch of boneless turkey breasts and always go indirect at 350 as well. Check out my attempt.

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1149208

     

     

    I know all the rules, but the rules do not know me.

    Small, Medium, 2 Large, XL ,Stumps XL Stretch, Workhorse 1975
  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    My vote is for 400 raised direct.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.