Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time
8 Hours
Cook Time
2 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Apple
Skip on the carbs, but not on the flavor. This turkey is brined, slow smoked and packed into butter lettuce with a creamy homemade chive and parsley mayo and topped with fresh veggies for some extra crunch.
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
6
Units of Measurement:
main
7 Pound (6-7 lb) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
4 Quart water
1/2 Cup kosher salt
1/3 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup mayonnaise
1 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
1/2 lemon juice
1 Bunch Chives, fresh
1 Bunch fresh parsley
Steps
1
Remove any fat from the turkey breast. In a large stockpot or other food-safe container, combine the water, kosher salt, and brown sugar, and stir until the salt and sugar crystals dissolve.Ingredients
7 Pound (6-7 lb) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
4 Quart water
1/2 Cup kosher salt
1/3 Cup brown sugar
2
Add the turkey to the brine and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight. If necessary, weight with a couple plates to keep the turkey submerged. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine.3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.Grill: 325 ˚F
4
Roast the turkey for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 160℉. Let the turkey breast rest for 15 minutes and place in fridge to chill for 1 hour.Grill: 325 ˚F
Probe: 160 ˚F
5
Chive-parsley mayo: Add mayo, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice chives and parsley to blender. Blend until vibrant green and set aside.Ingredients
1 Cup mayonnaise
1 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
To Taste salt
To Taste pepper
1/2 lemon juice
1 Bunch Chives, fresh
1 Bunch fresh parsley
6
Remove turkey breast from fridge and slice. Serve with lettuce, red onion, carrots and chive parsley mayo. Enjoy!