Apple-Spice Brined Smoked Turkey Breast (Stove Top)

15m
Prep Time
4h
Cook Time
4h 15m
Ready In

Recipe: #2661

November 16, 2011



"This is the recipe I developed for a turkey breast destined for my stove-top smoker. I'll never make another turkey breast without using this method. It was so moist and flavorful! UPDATE: Just smoked a large turkey breast on the stove top using an enamel roasting pan, with lid. I made a small tray of aluminum foil for the wood chips and placed at one end on the bottom of the roaster . Placed a sheet of heavy duty foil on top of wood chips as a drip tray (turned up corners to catch juices). Then placed a small rack (I used a collapsible steam basket) on top of the foil to hold the meat. Once smoke started, I placed the roaster lid on top and then crimped heavy duty foil over the top. Worked perfectly! Besure to run the vent on the stove or open a window slightly. The smell within the house was heavenly!"

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (285.9 g)
  • Calories 78
  • Total Fat - 2.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 81.8 mg
  • Sodium - 215.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 6.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
  • Sugars - 1 g
  • Protein - 3.3 g
  • Calcium - 71.4 mg
  • Iron - 0.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 1.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In saucpan stir together, apple cider, brown sugar, salt, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add water and allow to cool.

Step 2

Place poultry in a container large enough to hold the poultry (I used plastic container for a turkey breast). Pour cooled brine over poultry and seal. (If using a ziplock bag, squeeze out as much as possible before sealing). Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

Step 3

PREPARE STOVE-TOP SMOKER: Add 2 tablespoon Alder wood to bottom of stove-top smoker. Line drip tray with foil and spray. Remove turkey from brine and place on rack. Slide the lid closed if possible, otherwise fashion an aluminum tent for the cover. Follow stove-smokers manufacture instructions

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