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help with bone in turkey breast

WhackJob
WhackJob Posts: 46
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I was planning on doing a turkey breast tomorrow and am looking for advice. My plan is 250 indirect using apple. Poultry rub from Rudy's. Any comment on the temp? And how much time per pound? Any and all advice welcomed!
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  • Pancakes
    Pancakes Posts: 45
    Whackjob, I have done two small turkey breasts (under 4.5 lbs) at 350 indirect. Estimate about 12-15 minutes a pound. Go easy with the smoke, poultry sucks it up really well. Pulled it at 160 breast temp. I didn't baste mine with anything and used the leftovers for turkey sandwiches.
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  • The Naked Whiz
    The Naked Whiz Posts: 7,777
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    (3 turkey breasts about half way through the cook)

    I do turkey breasts just like I would do them in the oven. I roast them at 325 degrees indirect or direct on a raised grid. Add a little smoke but not much. I usually use a basic rub like Montreal Steak or Dizzy Pig Raisin' The Steaks rub. Sometimes, for a middle eastern touch, I like Dizzy Pig Tsunami Spin.

    It's too late now, but for crispy skin, leave the breast in the refrigerator uncovered for 48 hours to let the skin dry. Crisp skin is all about getting the water out of the skin. Oiling the skin helps get the heat into the skin better which of course makes for crispy skin also.

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    (A turkey breast after 48 hours in the refrigerator.)

    If you are interested, here is a link to my article on brining which talks about brining turkey breasts as well as drying the skin:

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/brining/brining.htm

    Good luck!
    The Naked Whiz
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,846
    I cook em per the package instruction, 325-350 grid temp. Use cherry for color. Grid is raised with interchange between direct and indirect depending on how the breast is coming along.

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    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • WhackJob
    WhackJob Posts: 46
    Thanks everyone. Man if mine turns out half as good as all of these look, I'm winnin!
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Tom what would make you "depending on how the breast is coming along"do direct or indirect?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,846
    depends on how the bottom of the bird is looking. If cooking fast or burning, then switch to indirect. t
    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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