It combines some of the best common spices to create one amazing turkey dry rub to enhan Every Thanksgiving turkey needs a rub—and this turkey rub is simple and packed with flavor. Set aside while you prepare the smoker. I’m a big believer in making things easy, so it doesn’t get any easier for you to read the quantities of this dry rub, toss them all into a bowl and give a quick mix, and you are done. Rinse it well, and let it rest overnight in the fridge. This will give time for the brine concentrated near the surface to move deeper into the turkey. Dry brine is just that, salt and other spices on the turkey for up to 24 hours. Season turkey breast with the spice rub and place in the smoker. turkey. If you want to see this turkey rub in action check out our smoked turkey breast recipe. The salt and the sugar act to both flavor the meat and draw out moisture from the skin of the bird to create a crispy brown crust that is just as delicious as it is beautiful at the center of the Thanksgiving table. ; Over brining can cause the cells to break down, so don’t brine for too long. Roast Turkey Breast with Smoked Sea Salt and Brown Sugar Rub AndreHunt22989 garlic powder, smoked paprika, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter and 4 more Moroccan Rub IngridStevens ; A wet brine is a water, salt, and sugar solution with your own flavor mix that you submerge the bird in for 24 hours. This bird is brined in our signature citrus brine kit, rubbed down with Turkey Rub and smoked over none other than our Turkey Blend hardwood for flavor inside and out. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and tie the legs together with kitchen string. For smaller or larger birds, use 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per lb. I use this on pork, turkey, beef, and even venison. In summary, cooking smoked turkey breast starts with preparing the rub ingredients which consists of poultry seasoning, salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Smoked paprika; Brown sugar; Coarse salt; Pepper *This recipe yields enough seasoning for a 15 lb. This is, perhaps, my hands-down favorite rub. About The Turkey Rub. Rub the turkey all over the outside and under the skin (as much as possible without tearing) with the spice rub, then spread the oil over the whole turkey, so the rub sticks and becomes pastelike. I love Mexican flavors and this gives a fun twist to Thanksgiving. Set temperature to 250F and it is done cooking when internal temperature reaches 165F. Give your turkey the smoke it deserves. Mexican-Inspired Turkey Rub. This amazing turkey seasoning is savory, a little bit smokey, and slightly sweet. Plus, you can make wonderful quesadillas with the leftovers. of turkey. A wet brine adds amazing flavor and moisture. Try brining it half as long. If you prefer a less-salty smoked turkey, brine it for a shorter amount of time. * What does this seasoning taste like?