Crock Pot Turkey Food

CROCK POT TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Rub turkey all over with the oil.
• Carefully pull back skin over breast and rub with seasonings.
• Place breast, meaty side up into a 5 quart slow cooker.
• Peel the onion, cut it into quarters and place around the edges of the pot.
• Peel the garlic cloves and place around the sides of the cooker (maybe rub some minced under the skin).
• Cook for 9 hours if frozen or 7 ½ hours if not frozen on low or to 170 degree internal temperature.
• Let bird rest 10 minutes before carving.
• Discard vegetables.

TURKEY ROAST SUPREME (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Layer carrots and celery, in order given, in 3 1/2 to 4 quart crock pot.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add onion. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown. Add to crock pot.
• Combine minced garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, paprika and pepper in small dish.
• Rub spice mixture on turkey breast roast. Place over onions in crock pot.
• Pour broth around roast. Sprinkle with Italian sodium-free seasoning. Cook, covered, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer meat to cutting board. Cover with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Stir evaporated milk into flour in small bowl until smooth. Add to crock pot. Stir. Cook, coered on high for about 15 minutes until boiling and slightly thickened. Cut roast into thin slices. Arrange on serving platter. Spoon vegetables and sauce over top.

TURKEY POT ROAST

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup flour, the chopped thyme, paprika, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Rub all over the turkey, then transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
• Combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon parsley and the bay leaves in a medium bowl. Scatter the carrots, celery, onion, potatoes and thyme sprigs over and around the turkey in the slow cooker. Pour in the wine mixture, then cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
• Transfer the turkey to a cutting board. Skim off the fat from the gravy in the slow cooker and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and season with salt and pepper. Slice the turkey and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

SLOW-COOKER PULLED TURKEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and pepper until well combined. Put the onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with the garlic cloves.
• Slowly work your fingers under the skin of the turkey breast to separate the skin from the breast, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub the butter under the skin, covering the entire breast as evenly as possible, then rub the outside of the skin with the garlic powder mixture.
• Place the turkey breast on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker and set the slow cooker to low. Cook until the meat is falling apart, 6 to 8 hours depending on the size of the breast.
• Remove the turkey and any bones from the slow cooker. Pull the meat off of the bone and place the turkey back into the juices left in the slow cooker. Using 2 forks, shred the meat in the juices and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY MOLE TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, peanut butter, soy sauce, chile powder, cocoa powder and Chinese five-spice powder in a 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine. Add the turkey and turn to coat. Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
• Remove the turkey and transfer to a large plate; shred the meat with 2 forks, discarding the bone. Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave. Serve the turkey in the tortillas and top with more cilantro and scallions.

THANKSGIVING CROCK POT TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Remove turkey from wrapper and set gravy packet in refrigerator for the time being.
• Leave netting on turkey breast and keep the turkey in one piece; rub turkey down on both sides with poultry seasoning and set in crock pot.
• Add 2 cans of chicken broth to the crock pot, set to low, and cook for 8-10 hours.
• At about the 5-6 hour mark, turn the turkey over, and add one more can of broth to the crock pot.
• At the end of the cooking time, remove turkey from the pot and place in a shallow baking pan, remove the netting, rub the top with butter, and set under a broiler in the oven to crisp up a bit.
• Allow the turkey to sit 15 minutes before cutting.
• If you wish, use a portion of the pan juices to pour over some of your dressing/stuffing if you made some to give it extra flavor.
• Use the remaining pan juices mixed with the gravy packet in a saucepan on the stove, heated with some cornstarch or flour to make a gravy for the meat.

EASY CROCK POT TURKEY LEGS

Steps:

• Place an oval meat rack in a slow cooker lightly coated with 1 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil for 200 degrees maximum heat.
• Brush legs lightly with 1 tbsp.liquified extra virgin oil.
• Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over turkey legs.
• Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or until tender. Alternatively, cook on high about 5 1/2-6 hours. This recipe assumes low temperature is at least 185 degrees.

CROCK POT TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbs. oil in skillet. Saute onions and garlic until soft, and slightly browned. Put into crock pot.
• Heat remaining oil and brown ground turkey (I use ground dark meat, not as dry as breast meat when cooked). Put meat into crock pot.
• Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir together.
• Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours.
• Serve in large bowls, with cornbread on side.
• Optional toppings at table: Diced red or sweet yellow onion. Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese. Sour cream.

CROCK POT CHICKEN OR TURKEY STOCK

Steps:

• Preheat the crock-pot on high.
• Try breaking up the bones as small as possible, place with all the other ingredients in the crock-pot.
• Cover with as much boiling water your crock-pot can take, I can add approx 6 cups of water.
• Switch to LOW and cook for 12 or up to 24 hours.
• Strain, cool, skim of the fat, use the stock or freeze.
• If there is any meat on the bones, remove it and use for the soup or other dishes, it will be also good for a ragout.
• Enjoy!

CROCK POT TURKEY JOES

Steps:

• Brown turkey with onion, green pepper, celery and garlic; drain.
• Combine remaining ingredients in crock pot; mix well.
• Add turkey mixture and 1 cup water; stir to combine.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.