Savory Crock Pot Turkey Breast with Cranberry Glaze

Ingredients

- 1 (3 to 4-pound) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preparation: Begin by patting the turkey breast dry with paper towels. This helps ensure a crispy texture on the outside once cooked.

2. Butter and Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and onion soup mix. Stir well until fully incorporated.

3. Coating the Turkey: Rub the seasoned butter mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring even coverage, especially under the skin for maximum flavor infusion.

4. Cranberry Glaze: Pour the cranberry sauce over the turkey breast, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula.

5. Setting Up the Crock Pot: Place the turkey breast into the crock pot. Cover with the crock pot lid.

6. Cooking: Set the crock pot to LOW and allow the turkey to cook for approximately 6 hours. This slow cooking method ensures the turkey is tender and juicy.

7. Check Readiness: After 6 hours, check the internal temperature of the turkey using a meat thermometer. The turkey breast is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

8. Serving: Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the crock pot and let it rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, enhancing flavor and juiciness.

9. Presentation: Serve the sliced turkey breast with additional cranberry sauce from the crock pot for a delightful glaze.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT6H
6 hours

Total Time

- PT6H15M
6 hours 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Turkey breast
- Crock pot
- Cranberry glaze
- Slow cooker
- Onion soup mix
- Holiday dinner
- Easy crock pot recipe
- Juicy turkey
- Gourmet dinner
- Flavorful turkey

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2360 total calories

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