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Smoked Stuffed Turkey with Bacon, Cheese and Wild Berries

Smoked Stuffed Turkey with Bacon, Cheese and Wild Berries

Simon D’Aoust
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 686 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package sliced bacon 6 slices
  • 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts 4 lbs total
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, recommended: aged cheddar
  • ½ cup fresh wild blueberries recommended: Cranberries or Haskap Berries
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
  • Butcher cord
  • 2 tbsp poultry dry rub we used BGE Savory Pecan seasoning

Alternative Dry Rub

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp brown castor sugar
  • ½ tbsp onion powder
  • ½ tbsp dried thyme
  • ½ tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

To prepare the rub; finely crush the cumin seeds in a mortar and mix thoroughly with the other rub ingredients.

Instructions
 

  • Set the Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 400°F.
  • Grill the bacon:Grill the bacon on the BGE until crispy.
  • Set the Big Green Egg for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F and one apple wood chunk on the charcoal.
  • Prepare the Turkey Breasts: Remove the skin if not already done. Butterfly the breast and lay flat. Spread the shredded cheese and place the grilled bacon strips, wild berries and parsley evenly on each breast. Close the breast and tie up with the butcher cord.
  • Seasoning: Generously sprinkle the dry rub all around the breasts.
  • Smoke: Place the turkey breasts centered on the grill. Cook until the internal temperature of the breasts reach 165° This will take about 1 hour.
  • Remove the turkey breasts from the BGE, cut and remove the cord. Serve in 1-inch slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 124gFat: 17gSodium: 813mg
Keyword Get Grilling, Turkey Breast
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