Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Juicy and flavourful slow cooker turkey breast that is easy to make. The flavourful gravy is made from the juice of the turkey that is slow-cooked for hours.
Servings: 6
Calories: 374kcal
Equipment
- crockpot
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg turkey breast
- 4 cloves garlic cut in half
- 1 onion cut in four
- 2 stalks celery cut an inch
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 tsp olive oil
Rub ingredients
- 1 ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- ½ tsp sage
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
For the gravy
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup turkey broth juice from slow-cooked turkey
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the rub paste. Mix all the rub ingredients in a small bowl until combined and turn into a paste.
- Season the turkey. Slather 3/4 of the rub mixture on the turkey. Roll the turkey into a round roast and secure with the cooking twine. Slide the twine underneath the turkey, then tie to secure. Tighten the knot but not too tight.
- Slow-cook the turkey. Place the celery, thyme, onion, and garlic in the crockpot. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the turkey on top. Spread the rest of the rub mixture on the turkey breast. Slow-cook the1.5 kg of turkey breast for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Broil the turkey. Preheat the oven to high/broil. Remove the turkey from the crockpot and place it on a baking pan. Broil the turkey in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make the gravy. Strain the juice of the turkey. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the flour. While whisking, slowly add the chicken broth and the juice from the slow-cooked turkey. Add dried parsley, simmer until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1403mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg