Grilled Boneless Turkey Breast
This recipe for a grilled boneless turkey breast is both simple and flavorful. The secret is to keep the temperature low during cooking.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2to 3 pounds boneless turkey breast (string-trussed)
- 2tablespoons butter, cold
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients and preheat the grill.Step 2
Cut butter into 8 quarter-inch wide slivers measuring an inch long. Push any extra butter into the folds created when the breast is wrapped. Salt and pepper all over.Step 3
Make 8 half-inch slits in the top skin of the turkey breasts and slip butter into slits.Step 4
Cook for 5 minutes at high heat, then adjust grill to medium heat. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 175 F/80 C, about 25 minutes.Step 5
Remove and let cool 20 minutes before carving. If you need drippings for gravy, set a drip pan on bars or bricks under the rack, and remove it after the first 30 minutes or else it will burn off.Step 6
Serve and enjoy.