Slow Cooker Turkey
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If you’re doing a small Thanksgiving or have a small family, like us, you may not need a whole turkey but still want to celebrate. This Slow Cooker Turkey is a quick and easy recipe for a small gathering.
If you’re looking for more Thanksgiving recipes, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like Brown Butter Apple Pie, Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes, or my Easy Stuffing Recipe.
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This garlic butter turkey is an easy slow cooker recipe for a bone in turkey breast. I created this recipe with my friends at Organic Prairie using their 5 pound organic bone in turkey breast.
If you’re a small family, like us, or just don’t want to spend the time to cook a whole turkey then this Slow Cooker Turkey is the perfect balance. It goes great with all the sides and jar a simple hands free recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Smaller Thanksgiving: If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving, then using a bone in turkey breast is a great option! This still gives you a flavorful and nostalgic dinner with less effort and less time.
More Flavorful: If you’re a fan of white meat, then doing a bone in turkey breast is a great idea as it’s all white meat. The bone in breast will stay more moist and have more flavor than a boneless breast because the the bones retain heat while cooking and helps the meat retain more moisture.
Easy AF: This is a set it and forget it recipe, which makes it so easy! It takes less than 15 minutes to prep, then just set the slow cooker.
Simple: This garlic butter turkey is a simple recipe that will really let the turkey shine. It goes so well with all your favorite side dishes.
Ingredients
- Turkey: I use Organic Prairie Bone In Turkey Breast that’s about 5 pounds.
- Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter.
- Garlic: I use organic minced garlic for ease, but you can also use fresh garlic.
- Poultry Seasoning: I use organic poultry seasoning for a simple one ingredient spice that adds just the right amount of flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: You’ll need salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Chicken Broth: I use Kettle and Fire Organic Chicken Broth. You could also use vegetable broth if you want.
Tools Needed
- Slow Cooker: You’ll need a slow cooker for this recipe.
- Small Pot: I use a 1.75-Quart Pot for the gravy.
- Whisk: You'll need a whisk for the gravy.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a small dish, mix together the salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. In a small bowl, mix together the butter and garlic.
Step 2
Pat dry the turkey breast with paper towels.
Step 3
Add the turkey to a slow cooker and rub the garlic butter over the turkey and sprinkle it with the seasoning mixture.
Step 4
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, careful not to get it on the turkey and wash off the butter rub. Put on low and cook for 4 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Step 5
To make the gravy: Add the butter to a small saucepan and put over low/medium heat and melt the butter.
Whisk until the flour is completely combined and you have a paste. Slowly add in the chicken broth and whisk to combine completely.
Step 6
Serve turkey with gravy.
How to Serve
I like to serve this on a platter garnished with apples, pomegranate seeds, fresh rosemary, and thyme for a simple and beautiful centerpiece. You can serve this garlic butter turkey with all your favorite side dishes! Try my Easy Stuffing Recipe, Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes, Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes, Simple Cranberry Kale Salad, or Brown Sugar Honey Apple Pie!
FAQ’s
No, don’t use high on your slow cooker, be sure to cook on low.
Store in an airtight container on the fridge.
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Slow Cooker Turkey
Equipment
Ingredients
Turkey
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 5 pound Organic Prairie Bone In Turkey Breast
- 1 cup chicken broth
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken broth (from the slow cooker)
Instructions
- In a small dish, mix together the salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter and garlic.
- Pat dry the turkey breast with paper towels.
- Add the turkey to a slow cooker and rub the garlic butter over the turkey and sprinkle it with the seasoning mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, careful not to get it on the turkey and wash off the butter rub. Put on low and cook for 4 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- To make the gravy: Add the butter to a small saucepan and put over low/medium heat and melt the butter.
- Whisk until the flour is completely combined and you have a paste. Slowly add in the chicken broth and whisk to combine completely.
- Serve turkey with gravy.
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