Description

This easy slow cooker garlic butter turkey loin is tender, juicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals. Simply season, set, and let the crockpot do the work for a flavorful, effortless main dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 to 2.5 lbs turkey loin, trimmed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tsp paprika

1.5 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. lightly grease the slow cooker insert

2. mix melted butter, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice

3. optional sear turkey in olive oil 2-3 minutes per side

4. place turkey in slow cooker and pour garlic butter mixture over top

5. add chicken broth around turkey

6. cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F

7. rest turkey for 10 minutes before slicing

8. serve with garlic butter sauce spooned over slices

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 0.2
Sodium: 550
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 11
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 85

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