Juicy, moist, Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy is the easiest way to make never-dry turkey that is totally foolproof!
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Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey in Gravy
There's no reason to resort to tough, dry, boring turkey if you're not comfortable cooking a big bird on holidays when you have this amazingly delicious, never dry, and crazy easy Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy recipe!
I can not claim credit for this marvel - I unabashedly got the idea from my kids' preschool teacher (who is possibly one of my favorite people on earth) who brings shredded turkey in a big crockpot full of gravy every year for the Preschool Thanksgiving. I've looked forward to her turkey year after year, and have thought about sneaking in again even though my kids have outgrown her class.
My slow cooker turkey in gravy is a touch different since it's all in one package- making it perfect to serve over mashed potatoes, rice, stuffing, and in deliciously moist and juicy sandwiches!
This is also perfect for big potluck holiday dinners, because it won't dry out. The leftovers also freeze well - simply toss back in a slow cooker and let cook until piping hot!
How Make Slow Cooker Turkey In Gravy
This slow cooker turkey is great because it is so simple - it isn't much work for a delicious dinner!
This turkey in gravy recipe is perfect if you don't have many guests coming over - it is simple, foolproof, and so delicious!
Plus you don't need any previous cooking experience for a delicious homemade Thanksgiving dinner.
We love the flavor of shredded turkey - it is loaded with gravy and amazing with mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, soft dinner rolls, and cranberry salad!
- In a large crockpot, drizzle oil at the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Season turkey but rubbing herbs onto the skin.
- Roll up two sheets of aluminum foil into balls.
- Place the balls of foil on each side of the turkey, propping it up so the bony cavity is at the bottom and the fat is up top (this helps baste the bird in it's own juices).
- Cover and cook on high two hours.
- Remove foil.
- Add one package (or packet's worth) of gravy.
- Add cover back and cook another two hours.
- When turkey is 175 degrees internally, and a bright opaque white, remove skin and shred with forks.
- Remove bones and carcass from slow cooker.
- Add additional gravy to slow cooker and let simmer on low until ready to be served.
- Great over mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, over rice, or on it's own!
Slow Cooker Turkey In Gravy Recipe Tips and FAQs
This recipe uses a simple trick to shred turkey - a stand mixer!
We reccomend shredding turkey breast by placing it in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment while steaming hot - start with a low speed to start breaking the meat apart, and work up to a medium speed.
It will only take about 30-40 seconds to shred turkey in stand mixer.
If you do not have a stand mixer, you can use forks to pull at the meat and shred it.
This trick also works with pulled pork, shredded chicken, and other pulled meats.
Turkey is fully cooked when a thermometer reads 180 degrees in the thigh and 170 in the breast.
We love cooking turkey in a slow cooker in gravy - it keeps the turkey moist, juicy, and delicious - no dry turkey breast meat!
For a family of four, get a turkey breast of around 2-3 pounds, uncooked.
When planning Thanksgiving dinner, we go off uncooked turkey weight to plan how much meat to serve per person, so you know how much to buy.
For a bone-in turkey breast, plan on 1 pound of uncooked turkey breast meat per person.
For boneless turkey breasts, plan on ½ pound of uncooked turkey breast per person.
You'll want an extra pound, uncooked, for seconds or leftovers, depending on your guests.
What To Serve With Slow Cooker Turkey In Gravy
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Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy Recipe
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Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy
Juicy, moist, Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy is the easiest way to make never-dry turkey that is totally foolproof!
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast
- 1 tbsp celtic sea salt
- 1 tbsp cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano, fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp dried cilantro
- 1 tbsp rosemary, fresh or dried
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 8-10 oz cartons ready-made gravy, or two packets of gravy, made per their instructions, divided.
Instructions
- In a large crockpot, drizzle oil at the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Season turkey but rubbing herbs onto the skin.
- Roll up two sheets of aluminum foil into balls.
- Place the balls of foil on each side of the turkey, propping it up so the bony cavity is at the bottom and the fat is up top (this helps baste the bird in it's own juices).
- Cover and cook on high two hours.
- Remove foil.
- Add one package (or packet's worth) of gravy.
- Add cover back and cook another two hours.
- When turkey is 175 degrees internally, and a bright opaque white, remove skin and shred with forks.
- Remove bones and carcass from slow cooker.
- Add additional gravy to slow cooker and let simmer on low until ready to be served.
- Great over mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, over rice, or on it's own!
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 23mgSodium 847mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 5g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
Nathley Rodriguez
Degrees? Or I just cook on high? ..first time ever cooking turkey! Help
Courtney ODell
In the slow cooker, I just cook on high. You'll know its done when the internal temperature is 160 degrees (it will carryover cook the final five degrees)
Stacy
What gravy packets do you use?
Courtney ODell
Whichever is your favorite - they all work!
Breeann
What should I do if my whole turkey doesn’t quite fit in my slow cooker? Any way to get same results by cutting it up first?
Courtney ODell
You can spatch cook it - I dont have directions down on site here but that will break it down to fit!
Janice King
This looks wonderful!!