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Are you looking for an easy and delicious way to make a turkey for Thanksgiving that will have your family and friends talking about it long after the big day? You can free up your oven and use your slow cooker to make a moist and flavorful lemon herb turkey that will be the star of your holiday meal. Not only is this turkey dish easy to make, but the butter, broth, and slow cooking time make the turkey so tender it will fall apart in your mouth.
If this is the first time you are trying your hand at turkey in a slow cooker, then you won’t believe the difference compared to an oven-roasted turkey, which tends to be dry. Let’s discuss the simple steps on how to make an outstanding lemon herb turkey in a slow cooker and the best sides to serve with it.
Lemon Herb Turkey Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 turkey breast (4 to 5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons garlic & herb butter
- 1 lemon, halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
Remove netting or mesh from the turkey. Rinse and pat dry. Spread garlic butter over the entire turkey and under the skin. Sprinkle all seasonings over turkey. Rub on all sides. Squeeze lemon juice over. Place the squeezed lemon in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour bone broth into the slow cooker. Place turkey breast atop lemons. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn off the slow cooker. Baste the turkey with all the drippings. Wrap in foil or return to the slow cooker. Allow to sit for one hour. Slice and baste with drippings.
What are the best sides to serve? Here are a few of my side recipes that will pair perfectly with this turkey for the holidays: The Best Cornbread Dressing, Brown Sugar Crusted Spiral Ham, and Mississippi Green Beans.
How do you cook a whole turkey? A whole turkey is too large for the slow cooker, but I have a recipe that yields a whole moist, flavorful bird if you’re looking to cook for a larger crowd. Click here for the recipe.
