Thanksgiving Crock-Pot Turkey

Thanksgiving comes once every year. It is an opportunity where family and friends get together to celebrate this occasion. And because of that, we always look forward to prepare something special to suit this rare opportunity. And you could never go wrong with thanksgiving’s mainstay dish, turkey! Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s my thanksgiving crock-pot recipe!

Yes, this recipe is actually how I make my Thanksgiving turkey. Granted, this probably won’t suit your needs if you have a few generations of family over, complete with kids eating at card tables, and awkward diner conversations that may or may not be fueled by alcohol. But, for a small group of four or less, this crock pot version is the way to go instead of messing with the full bird. You might even have a few leftovers. Just don’t make any turkey sandwiches.

This is our thanksgiving crockpot recipe that we would love for you to try. You may try by Rinsing the turkey breast off in cold water. If the breast is too large to fit in your crock pot, cut the meat from the bone into large pieces, leaving as much skin intact as possible. After that, mix the onion flakes, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper together. You can just put all of these ingredients into a small zip lock bag, and shake, or get all fancy with a mortar and pestle. Another option is to use one packet of onion soup mix, but be sure to read the label, and be on the lookout for MSG, sugar, and other additives you’d prefer to avoid. After that, rub the onion flake mixture into the turkey, placing as much under the skin as possible. Add enough water to the crock pot to just cover the bottom. Then place the turkey breast (or breast pieces if you had to cut) in the center, and add the garlic, celery, carrot, and onion chunks around the turkey. After that, cook on high heat for one hour. After one hour, turn the heat down to low, and cook for an additional 7 – 8 hours or until done. Serve immediately, and save any leftovers.

Thanksgiving Crock-pot Recipe

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Crock-Pot Thanksgiving Turkey

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Bone-in turkey breast (get a smaller size if possible)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 Stalk of celery (chopped)
• 2 Carrots (large , peeled and chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (whole)
• 3 tbs Onion flakes (dried)
• 1/2 tbs Onion powder
• 1/2 tbs Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tbs Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the turkey breast off in cold water. If the breast is too large to fit in your crock pot, cut the meat from the bone into large pieces, leaving as much skin intact as possible.
2. Mix the onion flakes, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper together. You can just put all of these ingredients into a small zip lock bag, and shake, or get all fancy with a mortar and pestle. Another (lazy) option is to use one packet of onion soup mix, but be sure to read the label, and be on the lookout for MSG, sugar, and other additives you’d prefer to avoid.
3. Rub the onion flake mixture into the turkey, placing as much under the skin as possible.
4. Add enough water to the crock pot to just cover the bottom. Place the turkey breast (or breast pieces if you had to cut) in the center, and add the garlic, celery, carrot, and onion chunks around the turkey.
5. Cook on high heat for one hour. After one hour, turn the heat down to low, and cook for an additional 7 – 8 hours or until done. Serve immediately, and save any leftovers.

Recipe Notes

Photo Credit: Jeremy Jenum (http://www.flickr.com/photos/erix/)

Nutrition Facts

Crock-Pot Thanksgiving Turkey

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 216mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 5g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 4%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Jenum