This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce recipe is perfect for a delicious and hassle-free holiday or Sunday dinner. The succulent and tender turkey breast is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, while the homemade cranberry sauce adds a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the turkey beautifully. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on (about 4-5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Directions
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and rub olive oil all over the surface.
- In a small bowl, mix together dried rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey breast in a slow cooker, breast side up.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- Scatter fresh cranberries around the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the turkey breast is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the turkey is resting, strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the sliced turkey breast with the cranberry sauce drizzled over the top.
