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February 11, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Perfectly Seasoned Turkey Breast

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Looking for a way to get your turkey perfectly moist and delicious every single time?  Try this slow cooker method.  Make sure to use the slow cooker liners…that is the trick that will keep the moisture in the meat!
Recipe for Slow Cooker Perfectly Seasoned Turkey Breast #crockpot #turkey

Makes about 8-10 servings
Ideal slow cooker size:  6-8 quart (large enough to fit your turkey)


6 to 6 1/2 lb turkey breast (mine had bones in it), thawed, rinsed and patted dry
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp crushed rosemary
1 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp onion powder

1.  In a small bowl stir together the oil, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, sage and onion powder.
2.  Rub the seasonings mixture all over the turkey.
3.  Place Reynolds slow cooker liner in a large slow cooker.  Place turkey in the slow cooker liner.
4.  Tie up the liner with a piece of string or yard.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6-8 hours or until internal temperature is 165 degree F.
6.  Remove string and carefully open bag (it will be hot and there will be lots of steam).
7.  Remove turkey from bag and place on a cutting board.  Tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.  Slice and serve!

Review:
I have been scared to make a turkey…but not anymore.  This technique is a winner and will keep your turkey moist and delicious.  I was gone during dinner time so I wasn’t able to eat the turkey with my family.  When I returned home I asked, “how was it??”  My kids were so cute, “Mom, it was the best turkey we’ve ever eaten.”  Granted, they are 7 and 4 and probably haven’t eaten that much turkey in their life.  But it was a nice compliment, nonetheless.  My husband’s comment was that it was seasoned really well.  I loved it too and only wish turkeys were a little less expensive to buy.  5 stars.

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52 Comments Filed Under: 6 or More Hours, All Recipes, Healthy, Turkey, Slow Cooker Tagged With: crock pot recipes, recipes crock pot, slow cooker recipes, 5 stars, reynolds real moms, slow cooker liners, All Posts

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  1. Marsha says

    February 8, 2020 at 10:17 am

    I am trying this recipe for the first time I was wondering after it cooks can you put in oven to brown the top and how long would you put it in for

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    • Karen says

      February 8, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Yes and I would put it under the broiler for 5 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Cheri says

    November 28, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    I will ALWAYS use this recipe for Turkey from now on!!!! Perfect and melts in your mouth.
    I did add some onion and celery at the bottom of the bag
    THANK YOU…I’ve had some tough Turkey in my cooking days…never again!

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    • Karen says

      November 29, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Yay! Winning Cheri! That’s awesome.

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    November 28, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Sounded easy and so yummy – trying this right now! My first time cooking the turkey for this special day. I use my crock pot several times each week, so I was excited to find this recipe.
    But….my roasting bag has โ€œ inflatedโ€ and is slightly lifting the lid on my crockpot. Itโ€™s already been cooking for 5 hours (on low). Help! Any suggestions? Take the lid off, untie the bag, let some air out and retie the bag? Then finish cooking on high? Just let it keep cooking as it is, but cook for 10 hours on low (instead of 8)? Itโ€™s a 7.5 lb turkey so I know it needs a longer cooking time.

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    • Michele says

      November 28, 2019 at 9:04 am

      *7.5 pound turkey breast

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    • Karen says

      November 28, 2019 at 11:15 am

      Yes I would take the lid off and untie the bag that’s what I would do! You’ve got this!

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      • Michele says

        November 28, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks! Ended up leaving it as it was while we went on a family hike. I was too afraid of losing all the heat/cooking that had already taken place, and too afraid to try and guess how much more time it would still need to cook. ๐Ÿ˜•
        After 8 hours of cooking on low I turned it on high for one more hour – while we prepared our side dishes. It was perfect! Family loved it! Very moist and tasty! Next time Iโ€™ll be sure to squeeze all the air out of the bag before I tie it….or buy a slightly smaller turkey breast!๐Ÿ˜Š It fed our family of 6 (including 4 teenagers with healthy appetites) and we still have enough leftovers for dinner tomorrow. Yay! Thanks for the recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!

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        • Karen says

          November 29, 2019 at 10:54 am

          Oh I’m so glad to hear it worked out! And fun that you went on a thanksgiving hike!

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          • Michele says

            November 26, 2020 at 5:17 pm

            Made this again this year with great success! Bought a 5.5 pound turkey breast and made sure I squeezed as much air out of the bag before tying it. It was perfect! Love, love, love the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe!

          • Karen says

            November 27, 2020 at 10:03 pm

            So glad to hear it!!

        • Mimi says

          August 8, 2021 at 7:01 am

          How do you know if the internal temp has reached 165 degrees? Can you place a meat thermometer into the turkey, inside the bag, while cooking?
          Sorry, not sure how that would work?

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          • Karen says

            August 9, 2021 at 7:36 pm

            Yes you could poke it through

  4. Stacie says

    November 25, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    I’m gonna try your roast bag crockpot recipe,with my turkey breast roast,for Thanksgiving.:) Just wondering why no water is needed,in crockpot “under/below” the bag,(as another crockpot roasting bag recipe advised/instructed(??)Thanks very much,Karen.:) SC

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    • Karen says

      November 25, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      You can put water in the crockpot if you want but I didn’t in this case. People think that you have to have liquid in the crockpot but you actually don’t ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Amber says

    October 28, 2019 at 8:26 am

    I am trying this today!!! So excited to see how it turns out!!!

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    • Karen says

      October 29, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Hope you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Bridget says

    December 25, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Can I cook this on high for 3-4 hours instead on low for 6-8 hours?

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    • Karen says

      December 26, 2018 at 11:38 am

      yes totally

      Reply
  7. Alisa says

    November 20, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Wonderful recipe! Turkey turned out moist and juicy! I used a crockpot liner and no mess involved. Thanks for a great recipe! The turkey is now in the refrig, all sliced up, covered with the juices, ready for Thanksgiving dinner. I can’t wait!!

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    • Karen says

      November 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Did you enjoy it?

      Reply
  8. Tanya says

    January 9, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    Hi I am interested in trying. Do you have to use the liners? Or can I use the bag for baking it in the Crock-Pot??? It’s the turkey bags you buy at the store?

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    • Karen says

      January 11, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Hi, you can use the turkey bags or the slow cooker liners. They are made out of the same material.

      Reply
  9. Margo Walters says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    I found a nice recipe of yours called “Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast ” using a 3 lb. Turkey Breast with apple and spices in it and I didn’t get the full recipe printed, now I can’t find it again. Can you help please.
    Thanks

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    • Karen says

      December 23, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Hi there, I don’t think I have a turkey breast recipe with apples in it! Is this this one: https://butterwithasideofbread.com/easy-slow-cooker-turkey-breast/

      Reply
  10. Lou says

    December 23, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Oopsey….3 lb turkey breast that is…

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    • Karen says

      December 23, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      um, probably it’s best in the crockpot to let it thaw in the fridge. the crockpot takes a while to warm up food whereas the oven would get it to a proper temperature much quicker. good luck!

      Reply
  11. Lou says

    December 23, 2017 at 11:48 am

    I bought a 3 lb turkey that’s frozen that says straight from the freezer to the oven. Will that work in an oven and a crock pot? It just seems like I should thaw in the fridge the day before.

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  12. Liz says

    November 18, 2017 at 8:17 am

    “5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6-8 hours or until internal temperature is 165 degree F.”

    I guess one opens the liner to measure the internal temperature?

    Thanks,
    Liz

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    • Karen says

      November 18, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      yep!

      Reply
  13. Mary Patricia Griffin says

    November 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Can I put red potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the bag? Will this take up too much room? Will the vegetables be delicious?

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    • Karen says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Good questions, Mary. You could definitely try putting them in the bag. I wonder if they would take up too much room though? The bags are pretty large but so is a turkey. The vegetables might be too done (mushy) by the time the turkey is done. I just can’t totally be sure since I haven’t tried it myself. Let me know if you do and how it turns out!

      Reply
  14. Ann says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Do you add water to the turkey while cooking so you can make dressing too?

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    • Karen says

      November 13, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      do you mean gravy?

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  15. Donna says

    August 22, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I have made turkey breast 2X this way and how I love it. Our local store had a BOGO turkey breast and did I ever jump on that! Having turkey this week! It was like getting it for $1/lb!! Getting 2 more before the sale ends. How I love me some turkey!! ๐Ÿ˜

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    • Karen says

      August 24, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      That is an awesome deal on turkey!!! Hooray!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 11, 2017 at 1:27 pm

        Hooray is right! Fixing another! My cousin and I are going to chow down tomorrow when we get together. Love fixing my turkey boobies this way!!

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        • Karen says

          October 12, 2017 at 9:58 am

          ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Joan says

    May 17, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    Oops! I guess I should have read your directions more thoroughly. Yes, I do cover the crock pot! Thanks for the tip to seal the liner for a moist turkey breast. Look forward to trying this!

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  17. Joan says

    May 17, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Did put the lid on the slow cooker, or just cook it in the sealed crock pot liner?

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  18. Jerri says

    April 23, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I have a small 3 lb turkey breast can I cook it the same way

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    • Karen says

      April 24, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      yes!

      Reply
  19. Donna says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:43 am

    Have made it and am making it again. Winner, winner, turkey dinner!!

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    • Karen says

      April 24, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      so nice to hear this! Thanks Donna!

      Reply
  20. VeggieMamma says

    March 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Perfect time for me to see this on pinterest. . . just bought a turkey breast last night on sale for 99 cents a pound. I was going to try it in the crock pot, but wouldn't have used a liner. Now I know I won't ruin it!

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  21. [email protected] says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:17 am

    bitsybet, you're going to love it, I promise!!

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  22. bitsybet says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    So thankful I happened upon your recipe. I was going to do a turkey breast in the Crock Pot for Thanksgiving, but without the liner. Now I know better.

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  23. [email protected] says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Sara Beth, I just made gravy out of the drippings that were left in the slow cooker liner.

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  24. Sara Beth says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    What is the gravy-looking stuff on top of the turkey? Is it sauce left over from turkey or did you make some gravy? If so, what kind? Thanks

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  25. [email protected] says

    September 5, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Erin, it won't be as tender, but it will still work. Give it a try!

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  26. Erin says

    September 3, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    It sounds great. What happens if I don't use the liner?

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    March 8, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight. It was excellent!! I'm not afraid to make turkey anymore ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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