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Juicy Maple-Herb Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Crispy Skin Hack

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Create a tender, flavorful turkey breast using your slow cooker. This foolproof recipe yields incredibly moist meat, perfect for an easy holiday meal or weeknight dinner. Finish under the broiler for a desirable crispy skin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (4-6 lb) boneless or bone-in turkey breast, skin on
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (for slow cooker)
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed (for slow cooker)

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp later.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the rub.
  3. Rub the mixture evenly all over the turkey breast, getting some under the skin if possible.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the fresh rosemary sprigs and smashed garlic cloves into the broth.
  5. Place the seasoned turkey breast skin-side up in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 160°F.
  7. Carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. Discard the liquid and aromatics from the slow cooker.
  8. Preheat your oven broiler on high.
  9. Brush the top of the turkey skin lightly with any accumulated juices from the baking sheet, or a little extra olive oil.
  10. Broil the turkey breast for 3 to 5 minutes, watching constantly, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • For an easy gravy, skim the fat from the slow cooker liquid, then pour the remaining broth into a saucepan. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) until you reach your desired consistency.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; the slow cooker turkey breast stays moist for several days when refrigerated.
  • If you are using a very large turkey breast (over 7 lbs), you may need to increase the cooking time slightly.

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