Thanksgiving is only two weeks away so today I chose a recipe that I plan to make on Thanksgiving. Turkey is a family favorite for the holidays but I hate the carcass left over after the meal. This year I plan to make a turkey breast in the crock pot. Not only will this save room in the oven and on the stove but there will be NO WASTE! I found a couple of recipes that are possibilities. Today I will share the first one.
CROCK POT TURKEY-PERFECT EVERY TIME
1 5-6 lb. turkey breast thawed, rinsed, and patted dry with a paper towel.
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, very soft( you may use olive oil if you prefer)
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. Italian seaoning
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 tsp. fresh black pepper
1 tsp. citrus zest (lemon or orange)
1/2 -3/4 c. chicken stock (depending on the size of the breast)
Combine spice mixture in a small bowl.
Rub inside and outside of breast with butter or olive oil.
Sprinkle liberally with spice mixture.
Place, breast side down, in a 6 qt. (minimum size) slow cooker.
Place lid in with a good seal.
With one hour left flip the turkey over so the breast is facing up.
This gives the skin time to crisp up a bit.
Cook on low:6 hours (check it at 5 hours)
High:4 hours (check it at 3 hours)
Times are an estimate based on crock pot size, if you lift the lid too much and if your bird was completely thawed out. Meat thermometer should read 165.
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