{"id":17842,"date":"2018-04-10T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=17842"},"modified":"2025-06-21T17:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T00:53:21","slug":"smokey-turkey-breast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/smokey-turkey-breast\/","title":{"rendered":"Weeknight Fast: Smokey Turkey Breast in the Pressure Cooker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No need to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy a turkey dinner. This fabulous Smokey Turkey Breast can be made easily in either a pressure cooker or a slow cooker. Either way it is an easy meal, perfect for weeknights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you're a seasoned pro in the kitchen or a newbie looking to impress your family and friends, this recipe will help you create a ridiculously good smokey turkey breast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are a big fan of turkey throughout the year, not just during the holidays. But, who wants to wait around for a whole turkey to roast (or smoke) on a weeknight. That's why turkey breasts are so convenient. Same great taste but easy to cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does it taste like it has been cooked for hours in a smoker? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, but it does have a nice mild smoke flavor to it. If you want a more intense smoke flavor to it, marinade overnight in a mixture of red wine vinegar, olive oil and liquid smoke. I was going for fast this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow Cooker versus Pressure Cooker Smokey Turkey Breast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have a stovetop pressure cooker<\/a>, an electric pressure cooker<\/a> and a programmable slow cooker<\/a>. <-- those are affiliate links to the products I have purchased, any purchases made through those links may make me a few pennies to support this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three can be used to make this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time around I used the InstaPot, but I have made it in the slow cooker in the past. The key to both methods is to brown the breast before cooking or it ends up pale and pasty looking. It adds about 5-10 minutes to the work time but it is worth it in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Smokey Turkey Breast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are only a few ingredients needed for this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n