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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

This is an easy and delicious way to make turkey breast in your slow cooker. It's perfect for a small Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dinner, resulting in moist turkey and rich gravy with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Gravy Base

  • 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped medium
  • 1 celery rib chopped medium
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage
  • 2 bay leaves

For the Turkey

  • 5 lb turkey breast bone in, skin on (removed later), trimmed of fat
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook until onion is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of broth and scrape up any browned bits and smooth out any lumps; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Stir in remaining broth, water, wine, sage, and bay leaves into the slow cooker.
  • Season turkey with salt and pepper, place skin side up in the slow cooker, cover and cook 5 to 7 hours on low, or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer turkey to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove the fat from the surface using a large spoon or a gravy fat separator.
  • Strain braising liquid into a saucepan, discard celery and bay leaves, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Discard the skin, carve the turkey, and serve with gravy.

Notes

This recipe is a great way to prepare turkey breast with minimal effort. The slow cooker ensures a moist and tender result, and the homemade gravy is a delicious accompaniment.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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