Injected Bone-In Turkey Breast

Injected Bone-In Turkey Breast

Category Poultry Holiday Season Christmas Thanksgiving Dinner Date Night
Servings 8
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours

If you haven't tried injecting your grilled turkey, then you're in for a treat! Infused with a homemade broth and herb injection and smoked on the Pit Boss wood pellet grill, this classic recipe is great for an easy dinner, Holiday meal, or date night dish.

⭐Pro Tip: Removing the wishbone before cooking makes cutting and serving your BBQ creation a breeze. Watch the YouTube video to see how.

Author:
Pit Boss Kitchen

Ingredients
  • 1 7 lb. bone-in turkey breast
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Oil

Special Tools
  • Sauce Pot
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Temperature Probe

Directions
  1. To make the homemade injection, heat chicken broth to 130°F in a saucepot on the stove.
  1. Add chopped herbs and BBQ rub and stir until rub is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  1. Strain broth with a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. The injection is ready to use once it reaches room temperature and solids are removed. Pour injection into a marinade injector/syringe.
  1. Preheat pellet grill or smoker to 350°F.
  1. Remove the back bone, ribs, and excess skin from the turkey using kitchen scissors. Then, remove the wishbone with a boning knife. Watch our Fully Loaded YouTube video for tips.
  1. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Inject each breast with broth evenly in multiple areas. Each breast should retain 6-8 oz. of injection.
  1. Baste the outside of the turkey with oil and season with more BBQ rub.
  1. Place turkey on grill and insert temperature probe in the thickest part of the breast, about 1 inch away from touching the breastbone.
  1. Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F, then remove from the grill and allow to rest for a half hour before carving.

Recipe Video