Crock-Pot Turkey Breast
The iconic Thanksgiving turkey. There’s nothing like it. Right? I mean can you compare a Christmas ham to Thanksgiving turkey? Or is it Easter ham? I don’t know. All I know is this is a meal I look forward to for months, and now that Thanksgiving is almost here, I can hardly wait. I’m going to leave the real turkey process to Grace, who is the real professional, and I am going to share with you another turkey option that may be just as delicious, or at least very close!
I found this recipe a few years ago when I was deciding what to bring to a work Thanksgiving potluck sort of situation. I was in charge of keeping the list and making sure the menu had all of the necessities. Most people were bringing sides or pies, so eventually I decided we had to have some sort of turkey. Obviously, I could not make a whole turkey and somehow have it ready at the end of the school day (I was teaching middle school at the time, in case you missed that).
So, I stumbled upon this gem of a recipe from Nagi at Recipetineats. The only thing I added was a lemon, and this is a clear winner. When I made it the first time, I didn’t crisp the skin because it was cooking in a classroom and in a crockpot while I was teaching Language Arts, and it was so delicious. Everyone loved it. Since then, I have made it two more times and crisped the skin both times, even better!
I love this recipe because it brings all of the perfect flavors of Thanksgiving day turkey, without the constant attention a whole turkey requires and it is much smaller so it can feed a smaller crowd. So, if you are having Thanksgiving with your immediate family and don’t want to attempt the whole turkey, this is a great option. If you are doing a small friendsgiving, again, it’s a great option!
For me, I am thankful for recipes like these that can provide the solution to my craving and I can make it while teaching 75 middle schoolers at the same time! Technically.
If you’re ready for the whole turkey, stay tuned for Grace’s recipe and awesome tips! The options are endless.
Crock-Pot Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb turkey breast
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 onion unpeeled, halved
- 1 lemon halved
- 6 sprigs of thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix garlic and onion powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil into paste for rub
- Pat turkey dry and use hands to apply spice rub
- Garlic, onion, thyme, and lemon should be placed on the bottom of the crock pot to create a stand for the turkey
- Slow cook on low for about 6 hours (you can check internal temperature close to this time as it should be 165F)
- Remove promptly and rest for 20 minutes
- Optional- broil turkey on high for about 5 minutes or until skin is crispy
- Serve with your favorite gravy!
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