Texas Style Grilled Turkey Breast Roast
Texas Style Grilled Turkey Breast Roast
Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 Butterball boneless turkey breast roast, about 3 pounds, pre-brined
For the Initial Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, as needed
For the Flavor Wrap
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold
- 2 tablespoons sweet and savory BBQ rub, yellow granular
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Remove the pre-brined boneless turkey breast roast from its packaging. Pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. If the roast is very thick, carefully butterfly it to flatten it slightly, ensuring more even cooking. This also creates more surface area for seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Generously season all sides of the turkey breast roast with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for an internal temperature of 375-400°F. Clean the grill grates if necessary.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Place the seasoned turkey breast directly on the hot grill grates. Grill, turning occasionally, until it develops a beautiful browned crust on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of approximately 156°F when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast.
⏱️ 35 min
- 5
While the turkey is grilling, prepare a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or a double layer of regular foil). Once the turkey reaches 156°F, carefully remove it from the grill and place it onto the center of the prepared foil. Place the cold stick of unsalted butter directly on top of the turkey breast. Sprinkle the sweet and savory BBQ rub generously over the butter and turkey, then drizzle the honey (or maple syrup) over everything.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Tightly wrap the turkey breast in the aluminum foil, sealing it completely to create a packet. Return the foil-wrapped turkey to the grill (or move to a cooler part of the grill if direct heat is too high) or transfer it to a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 300°F. Allow it to rest and finish cooking for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 300
- 7
Carefully unwrap the foil, being mindful of the hot steam and juices. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and slice it against the grain into thick, moist pieces. Serve immediately with the accumulated juices from the foil.
⏱️ 5 min
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Texas Style Grilled Turkey Breast Roast
Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 Butterball boneless turkey breast roast, about 3 pounds, pre-brined
For the Initial Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, as needed
For the Flavor Wrap
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold
- 2 tablespoons sweet and savory BBQ rub, yellow granular
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Remove the pre-brined boneless turkey breast roast from its packaging. Pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. If the roast is very thick, carefully butterfly it to flatten it slightly, ensuring more even cooking. This also creates more surface area for seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Generously season all sides of the turkey breast roast with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for an internal temperature of 375-400°F. Clean the grill grates if necessary.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Place the seasoned turkey breast directly on the hot grill grates. Grill, turning occasionally, until it develops a beautiful browned crust on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of approximately 156°F when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast.
⏱️ 35 min - 5
While the turkey is grilling, prepare a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or a double layer of regular foil). Once the turkey reaches 156°F, carefully remove it from the grill and place it onto the center of the prepared foil. Place the cold stick of unsalted butter directly on top of the turkey breast. Sprinkle the sweet and savory BBQ rub generously over the butter and turkey, then drizzle the honey (or maple syrup) over everything.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Tightly wrap the turkey breast in the aluminum foil, sealing it completely to create a packet. Return the foil-wrapped turkey to the grill (or move to a cooler part of the grill if direct heat is too high) or transfer it to a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 300°F. Allow it to rest and finish cooking for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 300 - 7
Carefully unwrap the foil, being mindful of the hot steam and juices. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and slice it against the grain into thick, moist pieces. Serve immediately with the accumulated juices from the foil.
⏱️ 5 min