Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with simple spice rub, onions, garlic and fresh herbs is quick and easy. You only need 10 minutes of prep time to set it and forget it. Your dinner will get cooked on its own. 

CourseDinner, Main Course

CuisineAmerican

Keywordcrockpot, easy, holidays, thanksgiving

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time4 hours

Resting time10 minutes

Total Time4 hours 10 minutes

Servings4

Calories272 kcal

AuthorEdyta

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

• 1 Split turkey breast on the bone (about 3 lbs)
• 1 Head of garlic
• 1 Onion large, yellow or white
• 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tablespoon Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dry garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil

For the gravy:

• 2 cups Turkey drippings from slow cooker if you have less, add turkey or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1-2 tablespoons Corn starch
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Turkey:

1. Cut your garlic head in a half;
2. Cut onion into large pieces;
3. Add all of the above to the bottom of the slow cooker;
4. Place the turkey breast on top of the garlic, onion;
5. Sprinkle the top with the spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika;
6. Spoon over Extra Virgin Olive oil on top of the turkey;
7. Bundle up the herbs and add to the slow cooker;
8. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour and 3 hours on low until internal temperature reaches 165F;

For extra crispy skin, broil for 3-4 minutes.

For the Gravy:

1. Once the turkey is done, you can take it out along with all the veggies and herbs.
2. The sauce will contain fat on the top - remove it so the gravy is not too heavy;
3. Pour the sauce in a small saucepan;
4. Bring it to boil;
5. In a cup mix together milk with corn starch;
6. Add to sauce and cook until thickened up (See note 1 below);
7. Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed;
8. Now you can also add lemon juice for some extra flavor (See note 2 below).

Source  https://eatingeuropean.com

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