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Turkey Breast

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:55:09 GMT

I've got a bone in turkey breast in my slow cooker. I'm using one of the many recipes that I found online. However , I'm wondering if any of you have cooked a turkey breast this way and if so were you pleased with the results. I usually do mine on the Popeil rotisserie, but frankly I just didn't feel like messing with it today. Anyway TIA.

Re: Turkey Breast

LindaSal — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:41 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I just did that yesterday. I put fresh herbs (mixture of sage, rosemary and thyme) a little salt and pepper and a 32 oz carton of turkey broth. It fell off the bone and was tasty. I served it with sauteed zucchini and stove top sage stuffing and gravy. It was delicious! Matter of fact I am warming up the leftovers for tonight. Enjoy

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kate2357 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:10:47 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I just did that yesterday. I put fresh herbs (mixture of sage, rosemary and thyme) a little salt and pepper and a 32 oz carton of turkey broth. It fell off the bone and was tasty. I served it with sauteed zucchini and stove top sage stuffing and gravy. It was delicious! Matter of fact I am warming up the leftovers for tonight. Enjoy

@LindaSal

Doesn't the fresh herbs (mixture of sage, rosemary and thyme) make your poultry dishes and gravy so fantastic? I use that mixture a LOT each week. I also just use the sage and rosemary for my pork roasts.

Re: Turkey Breast

chickenbutt — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:49:52 GMT

I have a huge one in the freezer that I would like to do but have to buy some stuff for my recipe.

I've never done it in the slow cooker. I do think that I prefer to roast in the oven. I willl do a liquid brine overnight, then I make a dry rub that I put on before roasting.

This week it was mashed potatoes. I bought a bunch early in the week and finally, yesterday, I got them made. I don't think I've made such a huge batch before. I portion some out, freeze in L&L, then pop them out and vac seal so I can have mashers any time I want. This batch will last me all year, at least. It was definitely a job, mashing that huge a batch - but worth it.

Maybe next week I can get my ingredients and do the turkey breast next. Turkey breast is a huge favorite of mine. I will also vac seal a bunch of slices for future meals so I can have it whenever I want w/o all the work.

Re: Turkey Breast

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:32:09 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
I have a huge one in the freezer that I would like to do but have to buy some stuff for my recipe.

I've never done it in the slow cooker. I do think that I prefer to roast in the oven. I willl do a liquid brine overnight, then I make a dry rub that I put on before roasting.

This week it was mashed potatoes. I bought a bunch early in the week and finally, yesterday, I got them made. I don't think I've made such a huge batch before. I portion some out, freeze in L&L, then pop them out and vac seal so I can have mashers any time I want. This batch will last me all year, at least. It was definitely a job, mashing that huge a batch - but worth it.

Maybe next week I can get my ingredients and do the turkey breast next. Turkey breast is a huge favorite of mine. I will also vac seal a bunch of slices for future meals so I can have it whenever I want w/o all the work.

@chickenbutt , I love turkey breast too, and like I said I usually do it on the rotisserie, but I just had to try the slow cooker. We'll see how it goes , but the kitchen smells wonderful.

Re: Turkey Breast

skatting44 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:40:41 GMT

Prefer not to cook my turkey in a slow cooker because usually it is brined and the turkey meat texture end up different than if you roasted it in an oven or did it on a rotisserie . Slow cooking after brining does make the meat vey tender and imparts flavoring .

It just depends on how you like the turkey to turn out

Re: Turkey Breast

rockygems123 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 23:22:08 GMT

@LindaSal & @QVCkitty1

How long in the slow cooker and is it on low? Sounds delicious and easy

Re: Turkey Breast

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 23:26:54 GMT

I cook mine breast side down on low until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, between 5-7 hours.

Re: Turkey Breast

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 23:32:15 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@LindaSal & @QVCkitty1

How long in the slow cooker and is it on low? Sounds delicious and easy

@rockygems123 , The recipe I followed said 6 to 8 hours on low. My breast was on the large side so I opted for the 8 hours and it was fine. I always check with a meat thermometer. In any case , it was juicy.

Re: Turkey Breast

rockygems123 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 23:34:30 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@LindaSal & @QVCkitty1

How long in the slow cooker and is it on low? Sounds delicious and easy
@rockygems123 , The recipe I followed said 6 to 8 hours on low. My breast was on the large side so I opted for the 8 hours and it was fine. I always check with a meat thermometer. In any case , it was juicy.

@QVCkitty1

Terrific, thanks I'm going to give it a go. So glad this post came up, I forgot I have two in the freezer and will make them soon.

Re: Turkey Breast

Sage04 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:18:14 GMT

Has anyone tried Jennie O turkey breast? Did you like it? Publix is the only supermarket around here with turkey breast and that was the brand.

I didn't buy it because I wasn't too sure about it.

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LindaSal — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:33:01 GMT

@rockygems123 I always cook on low and for 8 hours for almost everything. I love crock pot cooking as once it is on you have the day to do what you want

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wagirl — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:03:03 GMT

I cook turkey this way alot---and then I also airfry it and then used a recipe from Valerie Bertanelli that I cooked in my Breville counter top oven---all have turned out amazing!!

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Boehm Collector — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:54:10 GMT

I've never cooked a turkey breast is a slow cooker. But I found a wonderful recipe on the Cook's Country Website for a roasted turkey breast.

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ECBG — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:37:12 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I do a large turkey breast in the crockpot every Thanksgiving for send home goodies with the 25 pound turkey, and inbetween times.

On low, don't go over 5 hrs and a few minutes or the meat wont be as moist. If over cooked, the meat tends to chim mort than slice.

Rest at least 20 minutes.

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susielong1 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:00:15 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
Has anyone tried Jennie O turkey breast? Did you like it? Publix is the only supermarket around here with turkey breast and that was the brand.

I didn't buy it because I wasn't too sure about it.

Have purchased this brand the past two years, at least 4-6

times. They are always very mosit and flavorful, never had a bad one. I actually like them better than the big brand names.

Re: Turkey Breast

Sage04 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:15:55 GMT

@susielong1 wrote:
@Sage04 wrote:
Has anyone tried Jennie O turkey breast? Did you like it? Publix is the only supermarket around here with turkey breast and that was the brand.

I didn't buy it because I wasn't too sure about it.
Have purchased this brand the past two years, at least 4-6
times. They are always very mosit and flavorful, never had a bad one. I actually like them better than the big brand names.

@susielong1 thanks for responding. Really wanted it for Easter but will get it for next Sunday.