Crockpot Turkey Breast

Crockpot Turkey Breast is the ultimate fuss-free main course for any occasion. It's prepared with a simple yet flavorful rub and cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. The result? A tender, juicy turkey breast that is loaded with flavor. With step-by-step guidance, you'll discover that achieving a perfectly cooked turkey breast doesn't require a special occasion, just a little bit of time and your trusty crockpot.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword Holiday

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Brine

½ cup salt
4-6 pounds bone-in turkey breast

Turkey

¼ cup olive oil
1 lemon zested
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 onion sliced
¼ cup chicken broth plus more as needed for gravy.

Gravy

¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Put the salt and about a gallon of water in a large container.
Stir until the salt dissolves.
Place the turkey in the brine, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
In a bowl, combine the oil, lemon zest, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper.
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub the turkey with the oil and seasoning mixture.
Scatter the onion in the bottom of your crockpot.
Place the turkey skin side up and add the broth to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
Remove from the slow cooker and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Preheat the broiler to high and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
Strain the liquid into a measuring cup. Add more broth as necessary to reach two cups.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add the broth, and whisk well. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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