Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Slow cooker turkey breast that is tender, juicy and so full of flavor!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 Cups Apple Cider
• 16 Cups Water
• 2 Cups Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Kosher Salt
• 5 Bay Leaves
• 5 Cloves Garlic ( minced)
• 4 Sprigs Rosemary (leaves stripped off)
• 1 Peel Orange
• 1 Peel Lemon
• 6 Pounds Turkey Breast (skin on, bone in)
• 1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika, smoked
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 Sprig Sage (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 Sprig Rosemary (fresh, leaves removed, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Savory (fresh, leaves)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Kosher)
• 4 Tablespoon Butter (melted)
• 4 Tablespoon Flour

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Turkey Basics ---
2. 2A frozen turkey will need thaw 24 hours per every 5 pounds.
3. 3Safe internal temperature for a turkey is 175 degrees F the thigh and 165 degrees F in the breast.
4. 4--- Turkey Timeline ---
5. 5Remove turkey from freezer to thaw in the fridge: 2 1/2 days ahead of time (Tuesday morning – Wednesday morning)
6. 6Brine: 24 hours (Wednesday morning – early Thursday morning)
7. 7Turkey in slow cooker: 8 hours
8. 8Turkey crisps in broiler: 5 minutes
9. 9Turkey rests: 15 minutes
10. 10--- For the Brine ---
11. 11Place each ingredient of the brine in a large pot and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
12. 12Add the turkey and put a lid on the pot.
13. 13Set the turkey in the brine in the fridge for 24 hours.
14. 14Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry.
15. 15--- For the Turkey ---
16. 16In a bowl, mix together the butter and all seasonings and herbs.
17. 17Spread under the skin and over the skin of the turkey.
18. 18Set the turkey down in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
19. 19Remove to a baking pan and place under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the skin.
20. 20--- For the Gravy ---
21. 21Drain the liquid into a fat separator.
22. 22Meanwhile, whisk 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet until melted.
23. 23Add 4 tablespoons flour and whisk until thick.
24. 24Add 1 cup of the reserved liquids and whisk to make a gravy.
25. 25Serve with turkey!