Description

This easy thanksgiving turkey breast in the slow cooker delivers tender juicy meat with minimal effort. The slow cooker locks in moisture and rich flavor while you prepare sides or relax with family.

Ingredients

Scale

4–6 lb bone-in or boneless turkey breast

4 tbsp butter or olive oil

1 cup low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh thyme

2 tbsp fresh rosemary

2 tbsp fresh sage

1 lemon, juiced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 large onion, quartered

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.

2. Rub the turkey all over with butter or olive oil and season with salt pepper thyme rosemary and sage.

3. Place onion carrots and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.

4. Loosen the turkey skin and spread minced garlic and additional herb butter underneath.

5. Pour broth and lemon juice around the turkey without washing away the seasonings.

6. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. Transfer the turkey to a platter and let rest loosely tented with foil for 10–15 minutes.

8. For a golden finish brush with melted butter and broil for 5–6 minutes.

9. Strain the cooking juices into a saucepan and whisk in a cornstarch slurry then simmer until thickened for gravy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 650
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 110

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