Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Whether it's Thanksgiving or a regular ol' weekday, this recipe will have tender turkey on the table in no time.This recipe by Virginia Willis appeared in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
3
hours
Servings
8
Total time: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pound boneless turkey breast
- coarse salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup madeira wine
- 1 onion, preferably vidalia, sliced
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Season a 4- to 6-pound boneless turkey breast with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Place the turkey, skin side up, in a slow cooker.
- Pour over 1/4 cup Madeira wine; add 1 onion, preferably Vidalia, sliced; 1 sprig thyme; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon honey.
- Seal with the lid.
- Cook on high heat, turning once, until tender, three to four hours.
- Transfer to a cutting board; cover with foil.
- Let the turkey rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Pour the broth into a fat separator or remove the grease with a spoon.
- Strain broth into a small saucepan; heat to a boil.
- Taste; adjust seasonings.
- Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
- Spoon broth over turkey slices.