Creole Butter Turkey Breast: A Thanksgiving secret you need to know

This Creole Butter Turkey Breast comes from my love of cajun fried turkeys plus my love of Texas style turkey breast. Any time I fry a turkey I inject it with creole butter. In this recipe and video I combined the two by injecting this breast, seasoning it with our Holy Voodoo + Garlic & Herb and smoking it central Texas style with post oak. The result were the juiciest turkey I've ever eaten. See for yourself!
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[@stevenpierce5041]

Matt, I've never commented on your video. Got to say, this was the juiciest turkey I've ever cooked. My knees buckled at first bite. Damn!

[@markstopkey4085]

Can't believe this. I just did EXACT same thing yesterday using your seasonings! Folks, I can back up Matt's claim about the taste. It is FANTASTIC! Only thing I did different was I used my pellet smoker.

[@marcusfinchum6322]

Same brother!! This is the ONLY way I fix Turkey. The tweaks I have came up with is using Apple wood chunks/chips, Voodoo mixed with Holy Gospel, and I make my own creole butter with unsalted butter.

[@johnlebzelter4208]

@markstookey4085 Suuuureee you did…even if you did, why make a big deal about it? Trying to make some friends or something?

[@markstopkey4085]

@@johnlebzelter4208 No reply. Just please don't be stoopid.

[@username8957]

@@johnlebzelter4208relax brother the world is meant to share

[@michealkeck2877]

​@@johnlebzelter4208lol why does his enthusiasm bother you so much

[@tylergoswick4536]

It did this with honey hog last year. Huge hit with the family! Just add a bit of poultry seasoning and herb to the outside and it’s a winner with everyone!

[@epicmal9813]

Matt's reaction on his first bite has my cracking up and getting hyped to give this a go later this month.

[@menkros1]

Fun

[@brianbowers7690]

Love it! Don't knock mesquite wood for poultry either. That's the south Texas wood of choice & its amazing when used properly!

[@miraclemartinez6782]

PREACH‼️

[@jdelliott7329]

Made this for big family for Xmas eve. All I can say is ‘WOW’. Best turkey ever. Whole family thinks I’m awesome. Thank you so much!!!

[@jordanwenberg5623]

I’ve done a smoked creole injected turkey breast and a fried turkey for the last 3 years at thanksgiving……I’m not even doing a fried one this year because this is so much better.

[@leslieharnish5477]

Did this recipe today for a potluck at church, literally the best turkey I've ever eaten. Took 8 lbs and it got all! Definitely a hit!

[@nanettemacy9376]

I lived in Texas a couple of year. My husband was Air Force. I loved it wish I stayed. Loved the food. First time I ever had brisket. YUM. I'm in Johnstown, Pennsylvania now and they don't have good food like Texas. We grew up on northern food lile stuff cabbage rolls and pierogie. Its good but not like brisket. First time I had a fried Turkey there. Hopefully someday I'll get back. People were very friendly.

[@timmills9727]

I'm veiwng this for the second time and preparing this for Christmas Eve. I have your products and sincerely appreciate what you share!

[@RoyWright210]

Love it Matt. Matt is crazy humble about his products IMO his turkey brine is the best on the market and voodoo spice is amazing. I use the Yeti load out 5 bucket a little cheaper if you don’t already have a food safe yeti. I smoke a whole turkey for thanksgiving but going to throw one of these on also this year

[@kingmanazgold6233]

We don't have loafs like that here in Northern AZ. but I have a Butterball boneless breast that I'll brine today and inject. Your stuff always looks better than mine but for a beginner mine does taste REAL good. Thanks for the great content on your channel!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Keep it up. Just cook your butt off like I do. Thanks for being here!

[@adammadrid8429]

Since coming across this channel I've been following your recipes on ribs just did a chicken after removing the backbone also did on regular used all ur seasonings so glad we have a few places that carry them but all food has been fire still trying to understand my traeger I have a entry 520 Cooper top I believe is the name but it doesn't seen to have the smoke and color as urs but definitely has flavor thanks for the videos tips and I look foward to bbq every week as I been doing for almost 2 years to get better

[@tombelieves]

"It's not gonna suck"! Love it

[@daletorbett1428]

Smoked 2 turkey breast using your Bird Bath brine and TC Creole butter injection. I used Kinders SPG and a light dusting of Holy Gospel. It was absolutely the best ever...great flavor and juicy meat. Everyone was loving it and very complimentary. Definitely the only way to smoke a breast from npw on. Thanks Matt for the recipe and video.

[@crushingbelial]

Kinders spg is fire

[@daleolds9745]

Well, you definitely have me convinced. Will be on my table this year! Great job as always. Appreciate all your videos. Actually ran into you this summer up in Miramar Beach at grocery store. You are a true gentleman! Was not aggravated or irritated with me approaching you. I am a major fan with most of your seasonings in my cabinet. Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@richardbostick8675]

The voodoo is my favorite. I put it on popcorn the other day. Best popcorn ever

[@GoodForYou4504]

What i love is I had to learn from my grandpa and uncle. Well, they weren't always right. Now i have the info to pick and choose what i like! 😂👍

[@KGTheProducer94]

When you said “no 🧢” I had to rewind it 😂😂😂

[@lioncat2457]

Man, I so wish I would live in Texas ! Nice, hope some day I will be there, me and my family! God bless The Lone Star State ! TEXAS !!!!

[@brandonjohnson2350]

I've been doing my turkey like this the last several years and it's always a hit. I've found too that if you're cooking skin on, spray it every 30 minutes or so with spray butter. It will keep your skin from getting rubbery and really crisp it up

[@Leonlonglegs]

Doing this for Thanksgiving for my girlfriend and her family, super excited! This looks absolutely incredible!

[@jamesrussell2171]

"no cap, as the kids say" 😂 I love this channel so much!

[@biglemms]

Luv the Voodoo! ...its even a table seasoning at our house.

[@sheds]

We don't typically inject our turkey because we like to use the drippings for gravy base and don't want to change the flavor from the normal turkey flavor. I might have to try this as a secondary turkey though. I just never buy turkey breast because they generally cost as much or more than a whole turkey here in NW Indiana. I will try the baptism brine though, seems great. We usually use a sous vide container we have for it and keep it in our garage fridge. Thanks for the video!

[@g54b95]

As a single household, a brined bone-in turkey breast on the Weber Smokey Joe has been my go-to on many Thanksgivings. Injection and brining? Wow. I am going to have to give this a try. I usually leave the skin on, though, and finish the breast off in my toaster oven to crisp everything up after it's had enough smoke and is mostly cooked. And if you already have a fire going, homemade cranberry sauce is as easy as dumping a bag in a saucepan with a little water and some sugar and cooking them until they boil and burst. Serve in a large Mason jar.

[@JamesFrindt]

Your videos are awesome. Have made several meals from watching these. Can't find a favorite though. All are great. One thing, we'd like to meet Mrs. Meatchurch. Thanks for everything.

[@rondent2879]

I make my own cajin butter with Slap ya Momma seasoning, my local supermarket doesn't carry Thatcherys creole butter.

[@JamesWilliams-eh5rz]

I'll be making this, this weekend. My favorite part of this is when he says "Jesus". I love the videos and of course the seasonings. Great video Matt!

[@MG-G2G]

Nom, nom……Wifey likes traditional oven roasted Turkey for Thanksgiving. She will get that. I also, will do one of these for the men. Can’t ……wait!

[@johnguy3011]

Matt I think you're one of the best cooks in the world

[@d-averion5011]

Matt, you just kicked off my Holiday meal planning with this awesome video. I've got a deer hunting trip in West Virginia in a few weeks so it will be venison and turkey on the menu for Thanksgiving. A meal fit for a Pilgrim. Might be some Wild Turkey (101) on the table as well. Cheers

[@davidjames766]

I do 2 just like this every year for Christmas. Except I cut my creole butter with apple juice and cover one breast with a bacon weave while it cooks. Mainly only do the bacon one so my beans or stuffing or whatever I'm cooking under it can catch the drippings.

[@normanscott8778]

You are my cooking hero. I have made no less than 10 of your recipes and all have been amazing. Keep up the good work. I want to fly to Texas just to see your store and hopefully meat (meet) you.

[@justinbosier1437]

I love the Voodoo on smoked cream cheese as well.

[@jamesblair5971]

Was doing brined turkey breast anyway now I’m injecting them with creole butter. Dang that looked incredibly moist!

[@SirPartyRoc]

I did these exact same steps, only difference was the brand of creole due to where I live, last year for thanksgiving and the family loved it and now I’m responsible for the turkey. Injecting poultry is worth the effort especially if skip the brining.

[@jonnywalker5742]

Honey bacon seasoning is by far my favorite. Amazing in scrambled eggs too

[@rikcleary1680]

I brine my poultry & pork with smoked sea-salt. Peppercorns, hot honey, brown sugar & Juniper berries....never looked back since I developed mine...

[@603me.]

When my parents moved north I took over hosting the family Thanksgiving. I've always done a wet brine and spread a pound of butter under the skin on the breasts. May have to try injecting it some time.

[@CastAway2024]

i just bought all my MeatChurch supplies!

[@theftworthrealtor]

Might have to smoke a turkey breast along with the bird I’m doing for thanksgiving…and I’ve used the Tony’s creole butter for years when smoking the turkey…makes for a very juicy/tasty bird…

[@roscoegoesoutdoors9205]

I made this last night using two turkey breasts. It turned out awesome. To try something different next time I'm going to wrap one in bacon.

[@tomlpdx]

I'd take that extra butter after you let it sit and make an awesome gravy with it. I'm making this for TGiving this year...thanks Matt!

[@danmaiers3451]

When I was in Dallas we tried it. I felt funny telling people how good the turkey was. 🤠 This looks great. Thanks, Matt!

[@morgancase476]

That looks absolutely amazing Matt. Awesome recipe , can’t wait to try it

[@donelrod7875]

Just finished having ours for dinner. I will definitely do it again, but with a different rub. The voodoo was a little too strong for turkey.

[@theneighborskitchen]

not only yes but HECK YES! trying this this weekend with plenty of time before actual Turkey Day. Thanks, Matt for sharing.

[@jaysonescoe5799]

Holy Voodoo!!! Is my go to on all my chicken cooks!!! Especially wings! You call!!! Maybe some one will get that!!

[@johnroberts5602]

Creole Butter is my absolute favorite injection. Well done. I am going to have to try this before Thanksgiving. Great video...as always.

[@brandonsmith606]

The look on your face at that bite was no lie lol. I think I'm going to do this as as a whole turkey this year

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

Matt as an Aussie who has learnt so much from your channel I can’t wait to try this method, unfortunately I have to wait til Xmas here in Australia as it’s the only time of the year turkey is available can’t wait

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

This looks delicious!

[@FreeBird614Two]

VooDoo is the bomb, for Thanksgiving this year I am spatchcock-ing a bird again this year, but thinking of seasoning with this recipe for a change

[@scottgoodman3764]

That is awesome. I am a long time fryer but I am going to give this a ride.

[@solobo5823]

Tryin this 2DAY!

[@ryansims481]

Family loved this! Thanks for the recipe!!

[@whatsdenniscooking6746]

Dadgum Matt that looks awesome. Voodoo is our favorite on poultry. Tried honey bacon bbq on some chicken thighs tonight. It was delicious.

[@petegillis1320]

Best reaction to any food bite on this channel LOL 'Jesus'

[@jonvan2206]

Oh man my mouth is watering, I want some!!!!

[@Soupy_loopy]

Thanksgiving is so last month. We're getting ready for New Year's Eve party. I'm about to take the Christmas tree down.

[@daltonsweeney631]

I literally just did a boneless turkey breast the exact same way this past weekend and it turned out delicious!

[@gerryhenning7337]

Do something similar each year with a turkey breast, last year I used your Texas Sugar rub and that was injected as well and it was phenomenal!!! Great video Matt!!

[@dalewilliams7484]

A whole chicken or turkey or pieces brined the coated with holy cow and smoked is awesome. Brisket is expensive and chuck is not getting cheap.

[@jasonhollinger9513]

I use voodoo on just about everything. I was going to use it on my Turkey this year. I made a smoked cream cheese for one of our work meetings, and when asked, I told them the seasoning was called holy voodoo. One of my coworkers shouted, “holy voodoo that’s good!”

[@garryjohnson1065]

That’s funny … I’ve injected my turkeys with creole butter for years it’s my best secret… after that you can either fry your turkey or smoke it, They both turn out delicious💯🔥

[@donlewis910]

I love you videos, I’ve tried several and it’s made me a hit with the family

[@angel172717]

Just bought the voodoo for Thanksgiving

[@JorgeGonzalez-sm9ld]

This I will make.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Do it!

[@mealtimemedia]

Nice! If not for thanksgiving dinner definitely something to keep in my back pocket!

[@darebare8079]

Awesome video, Matt. I see everyone on Facebook raving about your chili right now so I think I’ll be doing that next!

[@tommywilson9798]

The Creole butter injection never lets me down, but I recently got your Honey Hog that I will for sure try o n my next turkey cook!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds delish!

[@RichLasVegas]

Another GREAT video Matt! That looks AMAZING brother! Will be making this for sure. Thx

[@cherylmassie2554]

Looks delicious! Just placed my order for this plus some other seasonings for the holidays. Thank you for the video.

[@richardpatton6454]

This is how I cook while and breast turkey. I typically will rub it down with butter then season and I baste every hourish

[@vinceventimiglia9378]

As soon as you poured the melted butter on, I thought you should pour it on after slicing. But after seeing it sliced, obviously, that isn't necessary. Cheers!

[@grillingaddictionwithnick4982]

Unleash the turkey 🔥 - I need to get my hands on these in Central OK!

[@cameronmelendrez8706]

solid knife choice

[@stenny1970]

We inject Tony's Butter on every Turkey every year as well.

[@johnvassaur]

Go Rangers! Another great video Matt. Have you thought about making a video on smoker maintenance, specifically cleaning? I've always wondered how you clean your Millscale.

[@76vahunter]

Definitely doing this

[@kelecortez5834]

well done MC

[@_Merica_USA]

You out did yourself Matt 👍 Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@theseahawksfan16]

I yelled oh my god when you took the first bite my word

[@CasksnQue]

That looks delicious! Hard to beat smoked turkey breast!

[@Mr.Red_white_Nblue]

Will you please make a video on how to make battered fried turkey!!??? Crackle barrel just added it to the menu, and it's probably the best turkey I've ever had. I had no clue it was even a thing.

[@BabyDiego10599]

Beautifully done and looked delicious!

[@terryallard1918]

Matt. Turkey looks fantastic! This might help some? How about just using like a gallon or less to heat and dissolve the brine mix in. Then add the remaining amount of water “Cold” to aid in the cooldown of that brine. Thoughts?

[@psiklops71]

i love it cooking turkey with mayo and mustard on brisket who Needs bread lol

[@claylatour1899]

Heck yea Matt. I can tell you guys as well if you do multiple of these, and you dont eat it all at one time...let one whole side of breast get cold in the fridge overnight you can slice it into thin lunchmeat that is awesome. It will slice clean and not cumble just like deli meat from the grocery store. Makes that super expensive Boars Head deli lunch meat look bad. Not kidding my kids will eat up some sandwiches with this. I have a meat slicer so I can slice it thin but with turkey this good who cares if its thick lunch meat right.

[@rickpaul9858]

You read my mind! Was hoping you’d do a turkey breast recipe!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Heck yes. We have 3 of them on this channel now.

[@dra16]

I'm doing this for sure

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Keep me posted!

[@mclark2330]

First time watching one of your videos and all I can say is DAMN IT! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@BrisketMedic]

That looked outstanding. I’m actually editing a turkey cook that I did last weekend that is almost identical with my comp chicken so this is timely! Haha. That brine made amazing salt penetration with that smoke ring showing. Awesome, I need to try this combo. Good stuff man.

[@marknelson6319]

Are you saying Turkey Lobe or Turkey Loaf? Thanks for all you do!

[@moagoo5714]

Looks insane!!!

[@its_tenley12]

Man, gonna have to try this.

[@eva-mariabach1448]

Thanks again! Looks amazing! When will your Online-Shop start shipping to Germany? I need your flavors in the house ❤

[@malbright45]

Sitting on my creeper waiting for the oil to drain on this Detroit diesel watching this video covered in all kinds of diesel fluids and I’m hungry somehow. Thanks Matt

[@jwardTLS]

I typically brine in pickle juice but I just ordered some of the Meat Church bird baptism to try out. I normally smoke whole turkeys for Thanksgiving but this video is definitely inspiring me to try this recipe out ahead of time (hopefully in the next few days) and see if this will be what I prepare this year. Unfortunately here in Wisconsin we don't really have that big turkey loaf available so bone-in breast will have to do. Looks really good in the video though

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds delish!