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Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • 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 offers a moist and flavorful turkey breast cooked slowly in a blend of cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and orange juice. The slow cooker method ensures tender meat that absorbs the tangy, sweet flavors, complemented by a rich homemade gravy made from the cooking juices. Perfect for an easy holiday meal or comforting family dinner.

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, keeping the netting on. Place it into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Season the Turkey: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the turkey and rub it in thoroughly for balanced seasoning.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, onion soup seasoning mix, and orange juice. Pour this mixture evenly over the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook the Turkey: Cover and cook on LOW heat for 5 to 7 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The turkey will be tender and infused with the cranberry-orange flavors. The example cook time was 6 hours.
  5. Remove and Rest: Carefully take the turkey breast out of the slow cooker and place it on a serving plate. Cover loosely with tin foil to keep warm while you prepare the gravy.
  6. Prepare the Gravy Base: Skim any fat off the surface of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Pour this liquid into a medium saucepan for thickening.
  7. Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Bring the liquid in the saucepan to a boil, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy. Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning.
  8. Serve: Pour some gravy over the sliced turkey breast. Place extra gravy in a serving jar to offer additional sauce at the table.

Notes

  • Calorie information is based on a 5-ounce serving of turkey breast with 1/4 cup of gravy.
  • Keep the netting on the turkey breast while cooking to help it retain its shape. Remove the netting only after cooking is complete.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 ounces turkey breast with 1/4 cup gravy
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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