Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze

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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 bbq & smoked 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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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Smoke the turkey breast uncovered for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: Remove turkey from smoker and rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly to serve.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 155 minutes (20 min prep + 135 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep skin-on turkey breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast with Mustard Glaze?

American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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