How to Make a Roast Turkey Dinner in a Crockpot

Making a roast turkey dinner in the crockpot is an easy way to have a savory, satisfying dinner. A family size crockpot will hold a 6-7 pound turkey breast. Add a side vegetable, a salad, and some crisp bread, and you'll have a dinner to remember. This dinner will serve up to six people.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Turkey breast roast, up to 7 pounds
• One teaspoon of each herb: marjoram, sage, and oregano for rubbing
• Salt and pepper
• Butter
• 4 Potatoes

1. Wash and rinse the potatoes. Place up to four medium sized potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.

2. Wash and rinse the turkey breast, following safe handling guidelines.

3. Rub butter over the breast, then sprinkle salt and pepper on it.

4. Mix a teaspoon of each herb together and rub into the turkey breast.

5. Place the turkey breast in the crockpot, skin side up. If the crockpot lid doesn't close completely, cover the lid with tin foil, tightly wrapped at the edges.

6. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours. Cooking on high will result in a nicely browned turkey.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have fresh rosemary, cut a sprig and place it on the bottom of the crockpot. The flavor will infuse the turkey.
• Use the drippings in the crockpot to make a traditional turkey gravy. If you're short on time, use a package mix for gravy, or a bottle of prepared gravy.
• The potatoes may be served whole, or they may be mashed with milk and butter for a more traditional meal.
• If you cook on low, you may need to place the turkey in a 425 degree oven for a few minutes to brown the skin.

Resources

• Roast Chicken Dinner in a Crockpot

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on 1/31/2009 I have just rediscovered the crock pot and now make all my meals in it. I have a turkey in the freezer. Going to go take it out now. Thanks

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/27/2009 Thanks for the great directions. I love using my crock pot. 5* RRC

[daconn]

on 1/25/2009 Sounds tasty and easy!