Cajun Smoked Turkeybreast

[jmusser]

Cajun Smoked Turkey Breast- I have never smoked a turkey before and decided to experiment. Got a 6 # breast and smoked Thanksgiving Eve. Fired up the Bradley this morn to 225 and pulled out breast to warm up. Loaded applewood. Cooked i smoking pan based on temp to 164 and pulled to rest half hour. Never even looked at time. Juiciest bird I have ever had. Seriously juices covering the cutting bard. The skin came out perfect. It was overall a bit salty with the skin. Easy to adjust. My kids loved it minus the skin. I went extreme (for me) by going for an intense flavor. I got it. First turkey smoke, brine and inject. Gave a bit to neighbors that enjoyed as well.

2 days before- 12 hr Overnight brine with salt, sugar, rosemary, garlic cloves, onion, oranges and lots of cajun seasoning
1 day before- Melted stick butter and cajun mix . Injected in bird and leftover on top. Seasoned with a LOT of cajun

 

[bbqbrett]

Looks really tasty. Never smoked turkey at all. I will have to try it one of these days.

 

[TNJAKE]

Yummy I'm doing cajun turkeys as well

 

[ofelles]

Looks yummy! Anything Cajun or Creole.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks good! Nice job!

Ryan

 

[jmusser]

Thank you very much all. Appreciate the likes. Now round 2! Happy Thanksgiving all!

 

[chilerelleno]

You breasts look great, always did love Cajun spiced anything!
Color is nice and so juicy, yum.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Very nice! I too am a fan of Cajun Spices. My Goto Rub is my Cajun Rib Tickler. A Blackening Blend with added Sugar...JJ

 

[SmokinAl]

We love Cajun too!
And that turkey looks fantastic to me!
Al

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Great "JM" !!
Wish I could taste it !!
Nice Job!
Like.

Bear