Savory Smoked Turkey Roulade with Flavorful Fillings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless turkey breast, skinless
• 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped and drained
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• for tying kitchen twine

Instructions

1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Soak wood chips (like hickory or apple) in water for 30 minutes and then drain.
2. Place the turkey breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the turkey until it’s an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Lay the pounded turkey breast flat on a clean surface. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the turkey, leaving about an inch of space at the edges.
5. Starting from one end, carefully roll the turkey tightly into a log shape. Use kitchen twine to tie the roulade at 1-inch intervals to keep the filling from escaping.
6. Place the turkey roulade in the smoker and add your soaked wood chips to the coals. Smoke the turkey for about 2-2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Once done, carefully remove the roulade from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Remove the twine and slice the roulade into rounds.