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Crock Pot Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce

A delightful combination of juicy turkey and tangy cranberry, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless frozen turkey breast Thawed before use
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup orange juice Vibrant and zesty
  • 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce For tart flavor
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup To enhance sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 ounces onion soup mix For additional flavor
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening gravy
  • 2 tablespoons cold water To mix with cornstarch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by spraying your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Gently place the thawed turkey breast into the crock pot while keeping the netting intact.
  3. Spread the softened butter generously over the top of the turkey.
  4. Sprinkle the sage, mustard powder, and garlic powder evenly across the turkey.
  5. Add the orange juice, cranberry sauce, and maple syrup around the turkey in the crock pot.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey from the crock pot and place it on a serving platter.
  3. Remove the netting and slice the turkey into tender pieces.
Making the Gravy
  1. Strain the cooking juices into a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  3. Pour the slurry into the saucepan and whisk continuously until the gravy thickens.
Serving
  1. Pour the gravy over the sliced turkey and serve.

Notes

Ensure to thaw turkey in the fridge overnight. Optional: add fresh herbs for added flavor. Optionally, finish in the oven for a crispy texture.