Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Butterfly turkey breast smoked over maple wood and finished with a tangy mustard glaze, resulting in moist meat with a sweet and savory crust. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 155 minutes, pairs skin-on turkey breast, coarse salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 135 min Serves 6 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs skin-on turkey breast
2 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cups soaked applewood chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Butterfly 4 lbs skin-on turkey breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through and open like a book. Pat dry and season both sides with 2 tsp coarse salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder.
Step 2: Preheat smoker to 275°F with soaked 2 cups applewood chips for delicate sweet smoke. Place turkey breast skin side up on the smoker rack.
Step 3: Smoke the turkey breast uncovered for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp pure maple syrup and 3 tbsp Dijon mustard to create the glaze. Brush the glaze evenly over the turkey breast and smoke uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the glaze sets and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Remove turkey from smoker and rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly to serve.