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Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast recipe is a flavorful, effortless slow cooker dish perfect for holiday meals or any comforting dinner. A juicy boneless turkey breast is seasoned with salt and pepper, then slow-cooked with a tangy blend of cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and orange juice. The resulting meat is tender and juicy, complemented by a luscious homemade gravy made from the cooking liquids, thickened with cornstarch. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd, this recipe brings a festive twist to turkey using just a few simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Turkey and Marinade

  • 1 (5-7 lbs) boneless turkey breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 packet onion soup seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Gravy

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Turkey: Unwrap the turkey breast, leaving the netting intact to help the meat maintain its shape during cooking. Place the turkey in a 6-quart slow cooker or crock pot.
  2. Season the Turkey: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the turkey breast and rub it in to season the meat thoroughly.
  3. Make the Cranberry Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, onion soup seasoning mix, and orange juice. Stir until blended.
  4. Add the Mixture to Turkey: Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the turkey breast in the slow cooker, covering it.
  5. Cook in the Crock Pot: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5 to 7 hours, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. The recipe author’s turkey cooked in 6 hours.
  6. Rest Turkey and Prepare Gravy: Remove the turkey breast from the crock pot, place on a serving plate, and cover with foil to keep warm. Skim off any fat pieces from the cooking liquid remaining in the crock pot and transfer the liquid to a medium saucepan.
  7. Thicken the Gravy: Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Bring the cooking liquid in the saucepan to a boil, then gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the gravy thickens, about 1-2 minutes, adjusting the heat to prevent burning.
  8. Serve: Pour some of the freshly made gravy over the turkey breast. Serve additional gravy on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

  • Calorie information is based on a 5-ounce serving of turkey breast (about the size of your palm) with 1/4 cup of gravy.
  • Keep the netting on the turkey breast while cooking; remove it only after cooking to help maintain the turkey’s shape.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 ounces turkey breast with 1/4 cup gravy
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/crock-pot-cranberry-turkey-breast-recipe/