Best 4 Crock Pot Turkey A Whole Turkey Recipes
Cooking a whole turkey in a crock pot is a great way to enjoy a delicious and moist Thanksgiving meal without having to heat up your oven. This method of cooking is also ideal for small gatherings, as it allows you to cook a smaller turkey without sacrificing any flavor. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to cook a perfect crock pot turkey that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKED TURKEY WITH HERBED STUFFING
I'm all for turkey dinner, especially around the holidays. A whole turkey won't fit in my slow cooker, so thank goodness for turkey breast. I cook it with my grandma's easy stuffing recipe for a happy meal that doesn't require any hard work. -Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place turkey in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Whisk 1/4 cup gravy, condensed soup and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate remaining gravy. Stir apple, celery, onion and, if desired, mushrooms into gravy mixture. Stir in stuffing cubes; spoon over turkey. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 170° and meat is tender, 3-4 hours., Remove turkey from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Warm remaining gravy. Serve with turkey and stuffing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CROCK POT TURKEY BREAST
This is a great recipe that I use when I need a lot of moist flavorful cooked chicken/turkey. It's great for salads, enchiladas etc. The breast is even moist enough to slice up and serve for dinner or put on sandwiches.
Provided by lisar
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 9h10m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub turkey all over with the oil.
- Carefully pull back skin over breast and rub with seasonings.
- Place breast, meaty side up into a 5 quart slow cooker.
- Peel the onion, cut it into quarters and place around the edges of the pot.
- Peel the garlic cloves and place around the sides of the cooker (maybe rub some minced under the skin).
- Cook for 9 hours if frozen or 7 ½ hours if not frozen on low or to 170 degree internal temperature.
- Let bird rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Discard vegetables.
SARASOTA'S CROCK-POT TURKEY BREAST POT ROAST
I love turkey, but if you don't want to cook a whole turkey, this can be a great alternative. I watch for turkey breasts to go on sale and pick one up for an easy dinner. You could also add in a turkey thigh as well. This is done right in the crock pot which makes this even easier. Slow cooked comfort food. The only thing I believe is a must if you are using the crock pot, is to lightly brown your turkey breast first. I just season with salt and pepper and pan sear on medium high in butter and olive oil until lightly golden brown.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Healthy
Time 4h15m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Turkey -- In a large saute pan on medium high heat, add the butter and olive oil and pan sear the turkey, just a few minute until lightly golden brown.
- Crock Pot -- Transfer the turkey to the crock pot and add all the vegetables.
- Broth -- Mix the broth and seasoning and pour over the turkey. I do use a bit more liquid then most crock pot dishes, but I love to thicken the sauce, it makes a great gravy.
- Cook -- On low cook for approximately 7-8 hours, high 5-6.
- Gravy -- Remove the turkey and vegetables from the crock pot and transfer to a serving platter. Cover with foil to let rest. Pour the juice from the crock pot into a small pot on the stove and stir in a slurry of (corn starch and water) to thicken the sauce. I add a little at a time to get it to the consistency I like best. I don't like my gravy too thick. You can strain the gravy if you want, but I don't find it necessary. I just use a hand held small strainer spoon to get out any small pieces. Add 1 teaspoon fresh parsley to finish the sauce.
- Serve -- Slice up the turkey surrounded by the vegetables and potatoes and serve with a side of gravy. Leftover turkey and any gravy makes a great Hot Turkey Sandwich. So save those leftovers, or you can make a turkey has which is always good. ENJOY!
CROCK POT TURKEY (A WHOLE TURKEY)
Not long ago when I was up at the Sunflower market, I treated myself to a piece of crock pot turkey. It was love at first bite! It was tender, juicy and fell apart like butter in my mouth!!! I have decided this Thanksgiving this is how I'm doing my turkey. The trick is to know how big a turkey to fit in your crock pot. You can also cut the turkey up and just do pieces too. I'm going to do a whole one. I have a 7 quart Kitchen Aid crock pot and I've read a 9.5 lb. turkey will just fit into that size crock. Times may vary depending on your crock pot. Mine is very fast, so I might be able to cook the whole thing in 4 hours. But check it and use the thermometer to make sure it reaches the right temperature so it doesn't over cook. I thought I'd do this so those of you who want an easy way to do their Thanksgiving Turkey can use this method. NOTE: It is recommended with this recipe that you put the dry rub or herbs on your turkey 24 hours before cooking to let the flavours get into the meat. Maybe even put some inside the cavity. If you use a bouquet garni that would be great for inside the turkey as well. You can also stuff this turkey if you wish. Some of the stuffing might leak into the pot but that would probably just add to the flavour.
Provided by Jo Zimny @EmilyJo
Categories Turkey
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- REMEMBER: DO STEPS 2 OR 3 24 HOURS AHEAD OF TIME TO ENSURE GOOD FLAVOUR!!! AND REMEMBER TO START EARLY IN THE MORNING ON HIGH IF IT'S A BIG BIRD. CHECK THE TEMPERATURE PERIODICALLY WITH A MEAT THERMOMETER. 180'F IS YOUR GOAL TEMPERATURE. IF THIS IS DONE FASTER THEN ANTICIPATED JUST PUT ON LOW OR BUFFET SETTING IF YOU HAVE ONE.
- Once you have washed and patted dry your turkey rub it all over with Olive Oil, then coat with your favourite dry rub. Salt and pepper the whole bird too.
- If you prefer to use just herbs using sage, thyme and marjoram is recommened. I'd even throw in a little rosemary to the mix because I like it.
- Once the bird has sat for a day in the fridge with the dry rub or herbs on it you're ready to start to cook the bird, first start with the veggies...
- Cut them up in good size chunks other wise they might dissintegrate on you. Lightly toss the veggies in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Pour the stock into the crock pot, but use only a small amount, it's just for steam, not to boil the turkey. Place the turkey on top of the veggies and stock. If you have more veggies then can fit under the turkey slide them along side the turkey.
- Basting isn't necessary, it should baste itself, but if you open the lid a lot it might not baste properly, so hand baste if you like to peek a lot. You can also baste it with some whole cream or egg white to crisp the skin.
- When it hits 180'F it's done. When serving, be careful. Chances are the bird will be very tender and the meat will fall off the bones. You might want to take the wings, legs etc. off and display them on a nice platter. If you wish serve the cooked veggies along side in a nice dish. You can also add some greens around the edge of the platter under the turkey for presentation.
- If you have any juice left in the bottom use it to make gravy, it will be delicious.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Thaw the turkey completely before cooking. This will help it cook evenly.
- Use a slow cooker that is large enough to fit the turkey. A 6-quart or larger slow cooker is recommended.
- Place the turkey breast-side up in the slow cooker.
- Add the seasonings and vegetables to the slow cooker. You can use any seasonings you like, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika. You can also add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions.
- Cover the turkey with water. The water should come up to the top of the turkey.
- Cook the turkey on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the turkey.
- Check the turkey to make sure it is cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the turkey.
Conclusion:
Cooking a whole turkey in a crock pot is a great way to have a delicious and moist turkey dinner without all the hassle. By following these tips, you can be sure that your turkey will turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're planning a holiday meal, give crock pot turkey a try!
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