How to cook a turkey breast in a slow cooker
In my family, Thanksgiving side dishes are the real star of this food-heavy holiday. Big buttery rolls, sweet potato casserole, stuffing and my favorite, green bean casserole. Which means space in the oven on Thanksgiving is a hot commodity. To make things a bit easier on ourselves and the oven, my mom, the resident Thanksgiving-turkey-roaster for the family, turned to an unlikely kitchen ally: a slow cooker.
How to Cook a Turkey Breast in a Slow Cooker
Ingredients:
- 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds), skin removed
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Equipment:
- 6-quart Slow cooker
- Meat thermometer