Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey

hammondc · 11-08-2012, 02:17 PM

I am planning to smoke a turkey this year again, but it seem like no one ever eats the dark meat. So......I am thinking of getting one of those boneless turkey breast about 3-4Lb. Have any of my smoker brethren here ever done one? Any different prep or suggestions? This will be on a Big Green Egg.

TIA!

ps- This will only need to feed 4 (MAYBE 6)

T.G · 11-08-2012, 04:06 PM

Did one years ago, pretty sure it was with ribs & skin though.

Brined it overnight (10-12 hours) with Alton Brown's recipe, threw some oil & rub on it, used Lazzari mesquite lump charcoal and burned fresh rosemary branches & leaves for smoke at a chamber temp of around 350. Pulled it off at about 160F internal, figuring it would still climb a few degrees before carving.

dozer · 11-08-2012, 07:31 PM

MMMMMM...smoked turkey...I don't see any reason why it wouldn't turn out great...I used to be a white meat only guy, but recently started eating dark meat. I may do just a breast this year as it is easier to deal with...

hammondc · 11-09-2012, 09:35 AM

Thanks guys!

I agree with you, Justin about the dark meat but I am alone in my crowd.

Bigsam · 11-09-2012, 10:13 AM

I prefer smoking cigars. Kinda lame

hammondc · 11-09-2012, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsam

I prefer smoking cigars. Kinda lame

BaDum Chhhhhhh

Dave128 · 11-09-2012, 11:26 AM

What a waste. IMO, the dark meat is the best part of the bird. To each their own.

themoneycollector · 11-09-2012, 01:12 PM

The Dark meat has more flavor and with turkey, which tends to be a bit drier, it's better than the white meat too IMO.

hammondc · 11-10-2012, 01:23 PM

I agree with all of you, but my family does not. I may just do a whole turkey. Whatever. If they are hungry, they will eat it.

deadrise · 11-11-2012, 02:18 AM

hhhmmm dark meat is soso but smoked turkey legs are great..... at least the ones in disney
were going to smoke a turkey this year too will probably be a whole bird other than that I am looking to steal ideas from you fine folks

thebayratt · 11-11-2012, 10:35 AM

I smoked a boneless breast a few years back and it turned out pretty good. I brined it, but not long enough.

I may try and smoke some legs this year. I do like dark meat more than white. I just lke the flavor more than the white, but white meat seems more juicier if you ask me.

dwoodward · 11-11-2012, 06:41 PM

Almost everyone in our family eats the white meat only... So I only have to fight with my Dad over all the dark meat lol.

More for us!

mfarre03 · 11-12-2012, 12:17 AM

I am in the same boat over here, everyone likes the white but me. Atleast I don't have to fight over the drumsticks, lol

11-08-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey I am planning to smoke a turkey this year again, but it seem like no one ever eats the dark meat. So......I am thinking of getting one of those boneless turkey breast about 3-4Lb. Have any of my smoker brethren here ever done one? Any different prep or suggestions? This will be on a Big Green Egg. TIA! ps- This will only need to feed 4 (MAYBE 6)

11-08-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey Did one years ago, pretty sure it was with ribs & skin though. Brined it overnight (10-12 hours) with Alton Brown's recipe, threw some oil & rub on it, used Lazzari mesquite lump charcoal and burned fresh rosemary branches & leaves for smoke at a chamber temp of around 350. Pulled it off at about 160F internal, figuring it would still climb a few degrees before carving.

11-08-2012, 07:31 PM	#3
dozer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Justin Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 54 Trading: (4)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey MMMMMM...smoked turkey...I don't see any reason why it wouldn't turn out great...I used to be a white meat only guy, but recently started eating dark meat. I may do just a breast this year as it is easier to deal with...

11-09-2012, 09:35 AM	#4
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey Thanks guys! I agree with you, Justin about the dark meat but I am alone in my crowd.

11-09-2012, 10:13 AM	#5
Bigsam Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey I prefer smoking cigars. Kinda lame

11-09-2012, 11:26 AM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey What a waste. IMO, the dark meat is the best part of the bird. To each their own. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-09-2012, 01:12 PM	#8
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey The Dark meat has more flavor and with turkey, which tends to be a bit drier, it's better than the white meat too IMO.

11-10-2012, 01:23 PM	#9
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey I agree with all of you, but my family does not. I may just do a whole turkey. Whatever. If they are hungry, they will eat it.

11-11-2012, 02:18 AM	#10
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey hhhmmm dark meat is soso but smoked turkey legs are great..... at least the ones in disney were going to smoke a turkey this year too will probably be a whole bird other than that I am looking to steal ideas from you fine folks __________________

11-11-2012, 10:35 AM	#11
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey I smoked a boneless breast a few years back and it turned out pretty good. I brined it, but not long enough. I may try and smoke some legs this year. I do like dark meat more than white. I just lke the flavor more than the white, but white meat seems more juicier if you ask me. __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

11-11-2012, 06:41 PM	#12
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey Almost everyone in our family eats the white meat only... So I only have to fight with my Dad over all the dark meat lol. More for us!

11-12-2012, 12:17 AM	#13
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: Boneless Turkey Breast vs Whole Turkey I am in the same boat over here, everyone likes the white but me. Atleast I don't have to fight over the drumsticks, lol