By Traeger Kitchen
Amp up the flavor this Thanksgiving with this bacon wrapped turkey breast, stuffed to the brim with savory stuffing, and dried sweetened cranberries.
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Pellets
1/2 Cup | celery, diced |
14 Ounce | Stuffing Mix |
2 Tablespoon | chopped sage |
4 Tablespoon | Traeger Chicken Rub |
1/2 Cup | dried sweetened cranberries |
2 Cup | apple cider |
20 Strips | thick-cut bacon |
Step 1
Prepare the stuffing: Add all stuffing ingredients into a large bowl and toss to mix together.
1/2 Cup celery, diced
14 Ounce Stuffing Mix
2 Tablespoon chopped sage
4 Tablespoon Traeger Chicken Rub
1/2 Cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 Cup apple cider
Step 2
Create a bacon weave and lay it out in a 5x5 pattern on cutting board.
20 Strips thick-cut bacon
Step 3
Using a long, thin knife, butterfly each of the turkey breasts. Stuff each breast with a generous amount of stuffing and close.
Step 4
Place turkey breast on prepared bacon weave, carefully wrap turkey, and secure with tooth picks. Repeat for the second breast.
Step 5
When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill and set the temperature to 375 degrees F. Preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 6
Place the bacon wrapped turkey breasts seam side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer directly to grill.
Step 7
Place the bacon wrapped turkey breasts directly to the Traeger and cook for approximately 45 mins to 1 hour or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Step 8
If the bacon gets too dark, cover with foil. Slice and enjoy!
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