Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

I was intrigued by the idea of cooking a turkey breast in a slow cooker and decided to give it a try, with a few modifications to the original recipe. I adjusted the amount of Worcestershire sauce, skipped the flour, sage, and canned turkey gravy. Instead, I seasoned the breast with garlic pepper and poultry seasoning, and added bacon strips to keep it moist and add flavor to the gravy (a technique I always use when roasting turkey traditionally). Since I knew there would be a lot of juices, I added a portion of the turkey gravy from the package. I also found the recommended cooking time to be too long—I believe 6 hours on Low should suffice, and next time I would check it earlier. At 6 and a half hours, the turkey was slightly overcooked for my taste but surprisingly still moist. After letting the breast rest, I thickened the gravy with some cornstarch on the stovetop. The turkey turned out succulent and juicy, slicing beautifully, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be using this cooking method again.

Here is my revised review: I usually prefer not to deviate from recipes, but circumstances forced me to adapt this time due to being unprepared for the holiday. All I had available was a can of turkey gravy. So here's what I did: I placed onion slices and celery sticks on the bottom of the slow cooker using a slow cooker bag. I seasoned the turkey with poultry seasoning, butter, and pepper, then topped it with a few pieces of turkey bacon before pouring the gravy around the edges of the slow cooker. After cooking for 6 hours, the turkey turned out nicely tender (though not falling off the bone). I removed the bag, transferred the turkey to a platter, and made gravy with the juices in a skillet. I noticed that the area where stuffing would typically go wasn't fully cooked, so I moved the turkey breast to a roasting pan and finished cooking it in the oven. Overall, this recipe served as a fantastic base. It's amazing what can be done with just a turkey breast! I appreciate you sharing this idea.

I didn't exactly follow the recipe, but I've made this dish multiple times using Butterball boneless turkey breast roasts, and it turned out incredible! I simply placed the roasts in a Pammed crock pot, seasoned them with salt, pepper, thyme, sage, and rosemary, added a bay leaf, and poured the included gravy packets on top. I then topped the turkey with 3-4 slices of raw bacon and added 1/2 to 1 cup of Campbell's turkey gravy. For a single 3-pound roast, I cooked it on low for 4 1/2 hours, and for two roasts, I let them cook on low for six hours.

I cooked a 3-pound Butterball turkey using the included gravy packet. I also seasoned it with a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of poultry seasoning, a teaspoon of garlic powder, and a dash of black pepper. I greased the pot with a little oil to help with cleanup. I didn't use any bacon or Worcestershire sauce, but the turkey turned out great!

I have been using this recipe for the last three Thanksgivings, and this year will be the fourth. It is absolutely fantastic! My family adores it, and it couldn't be simpler. My husband smokes the dark meat while I follow this recipe for the breasts. I usually prep the bacon a day in advance and I always increase the ingredients for the gravy threefold. The cooking time is typically shorter than what is recommended. Since we often serve a large group, I need to use two crockpots as I cook the breasts from a 24 lb. turkey. This dish has now become a tradition in our household.

I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome of this dish. In the future, I may consider removing the skin from the breast meat before cooking, as the skin became quite mushy and difficult to remove afterwards. By straining the juices, you can create a delicious gravy (the bacon adds a great depth of flavor)!

I made this recipe yesterday and it was a huge success! I bought two 3lb frozen boneless turkey breasts and had to microwave them for about 45 seconds to remove the gravy packet. Then, I followed the recipe by dumping everything into the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours. The turkey turned out moist and flavorful, but it crumbled a bit at the ends when I tried to slice it. I'll have to figure out how to make it more sliceable for a nicer presentation, but everyone was surprised to hear that it wasn't baked! This will definitely become our new tradition – no more roasting for us. Such a great recipe!

Great recipe! The moist and delicious taste was fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.

I am a man in my mid-50s who cooked this recipe in a crockpot. It was fantastic and so simple to make. I highly recommend cooking two packs of bacon ahead of time - it's the perfect snack to enjoy while this delicious meal is cooking and filling your home with amazing aromas.