Best 2 Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Breast Recipes

Slow cooker cranberry turkey breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a tender and flavorful turkey breast that is sure to impress your family and friends. The slow cooker allows the turkey to cook slowly and evenly, resulting in a moist and juicy bird. Whether you are looking for a special holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, slow cooker cranberry turkey breast is a great choice. So gather your ingredients, grab your slow cooker, and let's get started on this delicious dish!

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SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST

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Got the recipe from my retired neighbor, and the taste is wonderful The second-day leftovers can be layered with mashed potatoes/whatever, turkey slices, any cooked veggie with some of the remaining sauce on top and re-heated. You could use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe easily for company. Great with a boneless breast or rolled white and dark meat turkey.

Provided by Verna Schroter

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ cup orange juice
1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast

Steps:

Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl, and mash. Mix in the onion soup mix and orange juice together until the mixture is well combined.
Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and place the turkey breast into the cooker. Pour the sauce ingredients over the turkey breast. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the turkey breast is very tender, about 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY

Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Gravy image

I created this dish when I was craving Thanksgiving dinner, and it was still over a month away. You get all the bells and whistles of Thanksgiving dinner in no time, Add a vegetable, some mashed potatoes and you're ready to eat. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 to 3 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Place turkey in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add thyme and dot with butter. Combine cranberry sauce, cider, stock, soup mix, syrup and Worcestershire; pour over turkey. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 165°). Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan; discard thyme sprigs. Combine the flour and water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

For a crispy turkey skin, pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels before cooking.
Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance its flavor.
Use a cooking bag to keep the turkey breast moist and juicy during the cooking process.
Add a cup of water or broth to the slow cooker to prevent the turkey breast from drying out.
Cook the turkey breast on low heat for 6-8 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Let the turkey breast rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the turkey breast with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker cranberry turkey breast is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The turkey breast is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish. The cranberry sauce adds a tart and tangy flavor to the turkey, and the herbs and spices give it a delicious aroma. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.