Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Introducing the quintessential Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe — a dish that harmoniously marries the tenderness of perfectly slow-cooked turkey with the irresistible crunch of its crisped skin. Every bite transports you to a world of rich flavors, where rustic garlic and fresh thyme notes play in perfect symphony with the depth of the homemade gravy.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 kilograms / 4 pound turkey breast thawed if frozen, with skin, bone-in or boneless
- 1 garlic head sliced horizontally
- 1 onion any of brown, yellow, or white variety, unpeeled and halved
- 5 fresh thyme sprigs or 2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Rub:
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 5 grinds of fresh black pepper
- Between 1 and 1/2 to 2 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy:
- Chicken stock or broth or even water for topping up the liquid
- 4 tablespoon 50 grams butter
- 1/4 c 35 grams flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, for the rub until they form a moist paste. Use paper towels to dry off the turkey and apply the rub evenly focusing on the top and sides.
- In your cooker place halved cloves, onion and thyme with their faces down. Then place the turkey breast on top to elevate it.
- Set your slow cooker to LOW heat and let it cook for about 6 hours or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F/75°C.
- Once cooked carefully remove the turkey from the slow cooker. Allow it to rest for approximately 20 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat. Place the turkey in a dish that can withstand temperatures and broil it for 3 to 5 minutes until its skin becomes crispy. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Pour out all of the liquid from your slow cooker into a jug through a strainer. If you have more than 2 cups of liquid add some chicken broth to make up for it. In a saucepan melt butter. Then add flour to create a paste. Gradually pour in the liquid while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens then season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve your turkey with gravy, on the side. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
If you're someone who wants to enjoy gluten-free meals without sacrificing flavor this recipe has got you covered! Instead of using flour to thicken the gravy try using gluten-free all-purpose flour or cornstarch. Just remember that when using cornstarch you only need half the amount compared to flour. Make sure to blend it with water before adding it to the gravy to prevent any lumps. This simple substitution ensures that the gravy remains delicious while also being suitable, for our gluten-free friends.