Lazy Slow Cooker Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe
Slow cooker turkey breast is a juicy and delicious treat. This easy recipe is perfect for a regular family meal but also delicious enough to serve at a holiday gathering
Servings: 8
Calories: 472kcal
Equipment
- 6 quart or larger slow cooker
- small mixing bowl
- electric knife (optional but so helpful!!)
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 6-7 lb. turkey breast, bone-in
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 3-4 celery stalks
- ½ onion, diced or sliced
Turkey rub
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed (or 1 tsp. bouillon granules)
- 1 tsp. dried sage
- 1 tsp. dried, ground rosemary
- 1 tsp. dried, ground thyme
- olive oil
- fresh ground pepper (just a few turns of a pepper mill will do)
Instructions
- place carrots, celery and onion in bottom of slow cooker1 cup baby carrots, 3-4 celery stalks
- in a separate bowl, mix all rub ingredients2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed, 1 tsp. dried sage, 1 tsp. dried, ground rosemary, 1 tsp. dried, ground thyme, olive oil, fresh ground pepper
- place turkey in slow cooker, breast meat side down, on top of veggies6-7 lb. turkey breast, bone-in
- lightly coat or spray olive oil over turkey meat (and skin if you plan to serve with skin)
- rub spices all over turkey meat. If you plan to serve the skin, you can rub both over and under. If you plan to discard skin after cooking, rub underneath skin only
- cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours. The best way to serve the juiciest turkey is to monitor the temperature of the breast closely. when the innermost part of the turkey breast meat reaches 165°F, turkey is ready to serve
- remove turkey from slow cooker
- if you plan to serve with the skin, place turkey on an oven safe pan. place under the broiler for 5-10 minutes or until desired crisping level is reached.
- allow turkey breast to rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing
- If you will not be serving the skin, remove it prior to slicing.
- to make gravy, add turkey drippings from pan to a package of gravy mix and heat in microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir in between each 30 second session. repeat until desired thickness is achieved.
Notes
NOTES:
- calorie count assumes a 4oz serving without skin or gravy
- overcooked turkey will quickly become dry and rubbery
- If you plan to crisp the skin under the broiler, you will want to watch it carefully. Skin under the broiler can go from crisp to burnt very quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2298IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg