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Two turkey sandwiches with bacon and avocado stacked on top of each other.
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Homemade Smoked Turkey Lunch Meat

This homemade smoked turkey lunch meat is the perfect way to get deli-quality lunch meat without the preservatives.
Prep Time6 hours
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time11 hours
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 3 lb turkey roast thawed
  • 2 tbsp poultry rub

Instructions

  • Season: Keep the elastic netting on the turkey roast. Apply the rub on all sides of the meat. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Heat Grill: Heat your grill or smoker to 250F degrees with an indirect heat zone.
  • Smoke: Remove the turkey from the plastic wrap. Keep the netting on. Place it on the smoker and cook to an internal temperature of 165F degrees. This will take 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Cool: Remove the meat from the smoker. Remove the netting and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Wrap: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice: Using a meat slicer or sharp knife, slice to your desired thickness.

Notes

You can use an all white meat roast or a roast with white and dark meat. Check the packaging. Some are already pre-seasoned. 

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg