Embrace the epitome of culinary delight with our slow-cooker turkey, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This succulent turkey, cradled in a savory sage and bacon embrace, promises a moist and tender indulgence that will be the centerpiece of your dining table. Accompanying this majestic dish are a medley of delectable recipes that elevate the experience to gastronomic heights. From the tangy cranberry sauce, bursting with the vibrancy of fresh cranberries, to the velvety mashed potatoes, adorned with a luscious gravy, each recipe harmonizes perfectly, creating a culinary masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones in awe.
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SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREASTS WITH WINE & BACON
If you like the idea of Christmas turkey but often find it dry, then you must try this. The tender turkey is wrapped in bacon then braised in a slow cooker
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lay a length of string twice the length of the turkey fillet on a chopping board. Arrange 4 more lengths of string large enough to tie around the width of the fillet at intervals across your first string, winding each one around the main string once so they don't move around too much. Lay 8 rashers of bacon, across the main string and running in the same direction as the 4 strings, overlap the rashers slightly so they don't pull apart when you wrap the turkey. Scatter with 1 tbsp of the thyme and grind over some black pepper.
- Place a turkey fillet on top of the bacon then wrap the bacon around it and tie the strings around the middle and around the length to hold everything in place, it should be snug but not too tight Snip off any excess string with scissors.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the fillet on all sides until browned then remove from the pan. While browning the first fillet wrap and tie the other one then brown that too. Set aside with the other breast.
- Add the onion and carrots to the pan and cook until starting to colour. Tip the vegetables into the slow cooker and add the bay leaves and mushrooms then arrange the turkey fillets on top. Pour the wine and stock into the frying pan, bring to a rapid boil then pour in to the slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until a skewer poked into the centre comes out feeling very hot or a meat thermometer reads 75C.
- Lift the turkey breasts onto a plate and cover with foil. Mix the flour with 4 tbsp water to make a smooth liquid. Strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker into a pan, whisk in the flour mixture and keep whisking over the heat while bringing to a simmer to make a thin gravy. Serve with the sliced turkey breasts and traditional vegetables and accompaniments. If taking the turkey to the table on a platter, scatter with a little thyme and grind over some black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY
Steps:
- Add 2 cups water to pan. Roast, uncovered, until bacon is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, about 90 minutes longer. Cover loosely with foil if bacon browns too quickly., Remove from oven. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.
MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE, SMOKED BACON, AND CORNBREAD STUFFING
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 4h5m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack.
- Combine the butter and sage in a mixing bowl, mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated and the butter has flecks of green in it; season with salt and pepper.
- In a saute pan, melt 4 tablespoons of the sage butter, add the onions, cook and stir for 15 minutes until soft and golden. Remove from heat. Put the cornbread in a large mixing bowl and scrape the sauteed onion mixture on top. Add the egg, heavy cream, and just enough chicken stock to moisten the stuffing without making it soggy (about 1/2 cup.) Toss well to combine, season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the breast and legs, and slip pieces of the sage butter underneath; massaging it in as you go. Fill the bird with the cornbread stuffing without packing too tightly; cook the remaining stuffing separately in a buttered baking dish. Truss the turkey; place it on a rack in a large roasting pan, and put into the oven.
- Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot water to thin the glaze out a bit; use this to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The turkey should take about 3 hours to cook (i.e. 15 to 20 minutes per pound.) If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover with foil. About 2 hours into cooking, shingle the strips of bacon oven the turkey breast to cover; continue to roast and baste for another hour or so. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F (the thigh juices will also run clear when pricked with a knife.) Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving, so the juices can settle back into the meat.
- Skim off the excess fat from the pan drippings with a spoon and place the roasting pan over 2 burners set on medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. Whisk the flour into the drippings, stirring as it thickens to prevent lumps. Add the remaining chicken stock and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper and hit it with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain to remove any particles. Serve the gravy with the maple-roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing.
SLOW COOKER THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Throw this together before work in your slow cooker, and come home to the smells of Thanksgiving! This could not be any easier. Just whip up a few side dishes and you're set!
Provided by Eating Indy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 8h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
- Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in the slow cooker. Season with garlic pepper. In a bowl, mix the bacon, gravy, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and sage. Pour over turkey in the slow cooker.
- Cover slow cooker, and cook turkey 8 hours on Low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 138.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 54.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 379.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
- Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with stuffing and, if required, truss the legs. Cover the turkey with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Push the sage butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture the skin.
- Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, and into the oven. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). If the legs or breast brown too quickly during roasting, cover them with foil.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until soft and caramelized. Add sage and scrape into a large mixing bowl. Add the cornbread pieces, season well with salt and pepper, and give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and stock, and pour that over the cornbread. Stir the stuffing together and stuff the cavity of the turkey. You could also spoon it into a buttered baking dish and put it in the oven along with the turkey. Bake until hot and crusty on top, about 30 minutes.
SLOW-COOKED ROUND STEAK
Quick-and-easy slow cooker recipes like this are a real plus, especially around the holidays. Serve these saucy steaks over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles. -Dona McPherson, Spring, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides in 4 teaspoons oil. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until lightly browned; place over beef. Combine the soup, oregano and thyme; pour over onion. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
THANKSGIVING TURKEY IN A CROCK POT, WITH SAGE AND BACON
I hate touching raw turkey! I hate cleaning it, and brining it, and basting it, and, oh, everything else you have to do to make a proper Thanksgiving turkey. But, man oh man, do I love Thanksgiving turkey anyway! That's why I was so pleased to discover this Betty Crocker recipe. It really works--no rinsing, brining, or basting necessary. And the result is moist and delicious. You get all the taste (and the credit) with almost no work. One note: the Betty Crocker recipe has you cook for 7-8 hours, but depending on your crock pot, this might not be enough. If you're worried about this, cook longer if necessary, or put the crock pot up to high for the first couple hours.
Provided by CorriePDX
Categories Poultry
Time 18m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in cooker. Sprinkle with garlic pepper. Place potatoes and carrots around turkey.
- Mix bacon, gravy, flour, sage and Worcestershire sauce in small bowl; pour over turkey and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours.
- Remove turkey and vegetables, and thicken gravy as necessary with cornstarch or flour. Dig in!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.5, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 226.4, Sodium 608.7, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 80.6
BACON WRAPPED TURKEY
A quick and easy Thanksgiving turkey recipe with a twist! Cook turkey for a total of 13 minutes per pound.
Provided by Alex Bega
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sprinkle sage and garlic powder over the entire turkey. Wrap turkey completely with bacon. Place turkey on a roasting rack and place roasting rack in a large baking dish. Pour water into the base of the dish.
- Bake turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 45 minutes with juices in baking dish, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 273.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey: A 6-8 pound turkey is a good size for a slow cooker.
- Prepare the turkey: Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Season the turkey: Sprinkle the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and sage. You can also add other herbs or spices to your taste.
- Stuff the turkey: If desired, stuff the turkey with a mixture of bread cubes, celery, onion, and herbs.
- Cook the turkey: Place the turkey breast-side up in the slow cooker. Add the bacon slices over the turkey breast. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the turkey is cooked through.
- Let the turkey rest: Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the turkey retain its juices.
- Serve the turkey: Carve the turkey and serve it with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker turkey with sage and bacon is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey. This recipe is perfect for a holiday meal or a special occasion. The turkey is cooked slowly in a flavorful mixture of bacon, sage, and other herbs, resulting in a moist and tender turkey that is sure to impress your guests.
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