Learn how to cook turkey breast in crock pot so that it's tender and juicy! Flavoured with sage and lemon and served with a delicious homemade white wine gravy. This is the perfect way to make turkey for a small gathering.
6lbbone-in turkey breast, anywhere between 4-6lbs will work
6-8fresh sage leaves
2teaspoonsalt, Use 1 ½ teaspoon if doing a 4lb turkey breast
½cupno-salt chicken broth
2tablespoonwhite wine
2tablespoonbutter, cubed
For white wine gravy
drippings from slow cooker
½cupno-salt chicken broth
¼cupwhite wine
¼teaspoonsalt
1tbsp corn starch
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Loosen skin of turkey breast: slide fingers underneath, careful not to tear the skin and arrange sage leaves. Season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear turkey, skin side down for 2-3 minutes per side, until skin is a light golden colour. Transfer to slow cooker insert.
Reduce heat to low, add chicken broth and white wine, scraping brown bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour broth mixture over turkey. Arrange cubed butter over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until an instant read thermometer reaches 165F. 5 hours for a smaller, 4lb turkey breast, 6 hours for a larger breast.
Remove and let rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice. (Reserve the bones and reserve for homemade turkey broth).
To make a simple gravy:
Strain liquid from the slow cooker and add to a small pot. Add another ½ cup of broth and ¼ cup of white wine. Bring to a boil in a small saucepan and boil for 1-2 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
Combine water with corn starch to make a slurry. Reduce heat to a simmer and whisk into the gravy mixture, season with salt and continue to cook until desired consistency is reached, about 5-8 minutes.
Notes
This recipe can be scaled down, I've made this recipe with a 2lb turkey breast for 4-5 hours on low, alter amounts of sage (3-4 leaves) and salt (¾ teaspoon to 1 tsp).
I'm using a 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe, but I've also done a smaller (2 lb) turkey breast in a 4 quart slow cooker.
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