Best 5 Slow Cooker Turkey With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable and effortless culinary experience with our slow-cooker turkey with cranberry sauce. This classic dish is a centerpiece of many holiday feasts, and our recipe takes the hassle out of preparation while delivering exceptional flavor. The succulent turkey, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, roasts to perfection in the slow cooker, ensuring tender and juicy meat. Complementing the turkey is a tangy and sweet cranberry sauce, bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and warm spices. Our recipe offers a detailed guide to preparing both the turkey and the cranberry sauce, ensuring a stress-free cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this slow-cooker turkey with cranberry sauce recipe will guide you every step of the way to a memorable and delicious meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Gravy image

I created this dish when I was craving Thanksgiving dinner, and it was still over a month away. You get all the bells and whistles of Thanksgiving dinner in no time, Add a vegetable, some mashed potatoes and you're ready to eat. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 to 3 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place turkey in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add thyme and dot with butter. Combine cranberry sauce, cider, stock, soup mix, syrup and Worcestershire; pour over turkey. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 165°). Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan; discard thyme sprigs. Combine the flour and water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY-ONION GRAVY



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Maybe the easiest turkey you'll ever make! The results are moist and tangy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fresh or frozen (thawed) whole turkey breast (4 lb)
1 can (15 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1 envelope (1 oz) onion soup mix
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Remove and discard skin from turkey breast; place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, soup mix, mustard and salt until well blended; pour over turkey.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 7 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey breast reads 170°F.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, remove turkey from slow cooker; place on cutting board and cover to keep warm. Place fine strainer over 3-quart saucepan. Carefully pour cooking juices from slow cooker through strainer into saucepan.
  • In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into strained liquid in saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute.
  • Cut turkey into slices; arrange on serving platter. Spoon about 1/2 cup gravy over turkey. Serve with remaining gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/8 of Recipe, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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For Easter this year, since it was just my husband and me, I decided to try some of our favorite turkey ingredients in a slow cooker with a frozen turkey breast. The results were mouthwateringly delicious, making this a simple new recipe year round!

Provided by Kitt C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 7h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) Turkey, fryer-roasters, breast, meat and skin, raw
½ cup water
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce (such as Ocean Spray®)

Steps:

  • Place turkey breast skin side-up in a slow cooker. Add water. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey breast and cover with cranberry sauce.
  • Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center, about 7 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 59.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SLOW-COOKED TURKEY BREASTS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a very tasty and easy way to cook a turkey breast in the slow cooker. Ideal for holiday potlucks, the sweet cranberry sauce complements the turkey nicely. -Marie Ramsden, Fairgrove, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each)
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place turkey breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup water and soup mix. Pour half over turkey. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 hours. Remove turkey. Transfer cooking juices and remaining cranberry mixture to a large saucepan., When meat is cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm. Meanwhile, bring cooking juices and cranberry mixture to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST



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Got the recipe from my retired neighbor, and the taste is wonderful The second-day leftovers can be layered with mashed potatoes/whatever, turkey slices, any cooked veggie with some of the remaining sauce on top and re-heated. You could use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe easily for company. Great with a boneless breast or rolled white and dark meat turkey.

Provided by Verna Schroter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ cup orange juice
1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast

Steps:

  • Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl, and mash. Mix in the onion soup mix and orange juice together until the mixture is well combined.
  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and place the turkey breast into the cooker. Pour the sauce ingredients over the turkey breast. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the turkey breast is very tender, about 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a 5-6 quart slow cooker for a 4-5 pound turkey breast.
  • Season the turkey breast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker and add the onion, celery, and carrots.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the turkey breast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Serve the turkey breast with cranberry sauce, gravy, and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker turkey breast with cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday meal. It's perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. The turkey breast is cooked slowly and gently in the slow cooker, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish. The cranberry sauce is a tart and tangy complement to the turkey. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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