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Butterball Crockpot Turkey

A fuss-free slow cooker turkey breast prepared with onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and apple cider, finished with a rich thickened gravy.

3 to 6 hours Original post

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast, such as Butterball, with gravy packet
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method

  1. 1

    Remove gravy packet from turkey package and set aside. Leave netting around the turkey while cooking.

  2. 2

    Season turkey all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning. Place seasoned turkey in a slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Top with onion soup mix and cranberry sauce. Pour cider around turkey and cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on Low for 5 to 6 hours.

  4. 4

    Remove netting with kitchen shears and let turkey rest while sauce is prepared.

  5. 5

    Strain liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan; stir in reserved gravy packet and bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoon cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk cornstarch mixture into gravy and simmer until thickened.

  7. 7

    Slice turkey and serve with gravy.