Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you're looking for an easy and delicious way to cook your turkey this year, look no further than your crock pot. Crock pot shredded turkey is a simple and flavorful dish that can be served with all your favorite Thanksgiving fixings. And the best part is, it's easy to make ahead of time, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday. This article provides two delicious recipes for crock pot shredded turkey: a classic recipe and a Mexican-inspired recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield tender, flavorful turkey that's perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or just eating on its own. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner in the kitchen, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SLOW COOKER SHREDDED TURKEY SANDWICHES
This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe! -Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h15m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the beer, butter and soup mix; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Shred meat and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER PULLED TURKEY SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings plus leftovers (8 cups pulled turkey)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spread the onions in the bottom of a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Rub the turkey thighs with the chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and place over the onions. Stir together the ketchup, sugar and mustard and pour over the turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The turkey should be very tender with the meat falling off the bones.
- Uncover and stir. Let cool for 10 minutes. Using two forks, shred the turkey meat, discarding the bones. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on hamburger buns with pickles and/or coleslaw if desired.
PULLED TURKEY TENDERLOIN
Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself or stack on sweet pickle slices and jalapenos to echo the dressing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place turkey in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the water, pickle juice, soup mix and jalapeno peppers; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove turkey and shred with 2 forks. Transfer to a small bowl., Strain cooking juices, reserving 1/2 cup juices. In another small bowl, combine the yogurt, mustard, pepper and reserved cooking juices. Pour over turkey; toss to coat. Serve on rolls and, if desired, with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1074mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CROCK POT SHREDDED TURKEY
This EASY shredded turkey recipe is great on good quality, buttery sandwich rolls. I know, it sounds weird, but trust me, its wonderful! Just an FYI - it makes a lot and freezes perfectly!
Provided by SweetJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour beer into a large crock pot.
- Add butter and onion soup mix. Stir to incorporate soup mix into the beer.
- Place turkey breast into crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight.
- After cooked, separate meat from the bone and discard bone. (Do not discard liquid!).
- Using two forks, shred the meat.
- Serve warm on sandwich rolls.
CROCK POT PULLED TURKEY
Here's a lower fat variation on the theme of pulled pork, a barbecue favorite from the South. If you like intensely smoky flavour, increase the quantity of the liquid smoke, but be careful--a little goes a long way. Serve this between hot split onion or Kaiser buns, accompanied by a bowl of coleslaw for a "down home" dinner that all will enjoy.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place turkey in slow cooker stoneware.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients except for liquid smoke.
- Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in liquid smoke.
- Pour sauce over turkey.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until turkey is falling apart.
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board and pull meat off the bones in shreds, using two forks.
- Return to sauce and keep warm.
- When ready to serve, spoon shredded turkey and sauce over warm buns.
- Delicious& Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 585.3, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Choose a turkey breast that is no larger than 4 pounds. A larger turkey breast will not cook evenly in the crock pot.
- Season the turkey breast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other seasonings, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
- Add some liquid to the crock pot, such as chicken broth or water. This will help to keep the turkey breast moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Cook the turkey breast on low for 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the turkey breast is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it.
- Serve the shredded turkey on sandwiches, tacos, or salads. You can also use it in soups, stews, and casseroles.
Conclusion:
Crock Pot Shredded Turkey is an easy and delicious way to cook turkey. It is a great option for busy weeknights or for when you are entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and versatile dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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