Description
Smoked turkey roulade offers a delicious twist on traditional turkey by rolling a seasoned, butterflied turkey breast around a savory filling of spinach, mushrooms, garlic, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Slow-smoked to tender perfection, it boasts layers of smoky flavor and is ideal for holidays or special occasions as an elegant, easy-to-carve centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
For the turkey:
- 1 large boneless turkey breast (butterflied)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the filling:
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme or rosemary. Allow the filling to cool before using.
- Butterfly and season the turkey: Lay the turkey breast flat after butterflying. Drizzle with olive oil and season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to enhance flavor.
- Add filling and roll: Spread the cooled filling evenly over the turkey breast, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the turkey into a tight log and secure it firmly with kitchen twine to hold its shape during cooking.
- Preheat smoker: Prepare your smoker by heating it to 250°F (120°C). Use wood chips such as apple, hickory, or cherry to impart a delicate smoky flavor to the turkey roulade.
- Smoke the roulade: Place the rolled turkey on the smoker and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety and juiciness.
- Rest before slicing: Remove the roulade from the smoker and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Then carefully remove the kitchen twine and slice into rounds for serving.
Notes
- Tie the roulade evenly to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Use a meat thermometer to monitor internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Resting the roulade after smoking helps retain its juices when sliced.
- Try adding dried cranberries or goat cheese in the filling for extra flavor variations.
- Serve alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or cranberry sauce for a complete meal.
