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***UPDATED OCTOBER 2023*** This fabulous recipe for Crock Pot Turkey Breast of Wonder is always a fan favorite during the fall and winter months. I have to admit to making it regularly myself. I will even make it on occasion, just so we have leftovers to make this incredible OPEN FACED TURKEY PROVOLONE MELTED SANDWICH, which has been a family favorite of ours for years.
It’s so easy to throw everything into the crock pot and let it cook away. The turkey turns out super moist and tender.
It’s especially fabulous to make on Thanksgiving as it frees up your oven space. If you haven’t tried it, I hope you will!
It’s a keeper!
So, I realize.
Dear reader.
That the month is May, Mexican food is on sale at the grocery store, people are worrying about purchasing a gift for dear old Mom, and the bees? Well, they are buzzing in the trees, you know.
And here I am sharing a recipe for turkey, with out a pilgrim hat in sight! It may seem a bit misplaced, my friends. But turkey doesn’t belong to November alone, does it? Especially this fabulous, couldn’t be EASIER (5 minutes prep is all you need), moist, tender, shred-able, Turkey Breast of Wonder. You could make it with a traditional side of Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and serve it for Sunday dinner. You could chop it up and put it in this fabulous sandwich. You could shred it up and put it in this heavenly salad, and enjoy it for lunch. Which is what I have been doing with the leftovers all week, and let me tell you. It’s the lunch of champions. I think I could almost win a gold medal after eating it. No joke.
There is a great little Bakery/Sandwich joint down the street from my house (Kneaders, is the name) that makes the best sandwiches and salads with heavenly turkey that isn’t processed and sliced. This recipe reminds me a lot of the turkey Kneaders uses. Juicy, flavorful and perfect to go in all kinds of things.
Hope you love it. 🙂
5. Remove the turkey breast to a plate and cover it with tin foil. Let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then carve it (or shred it) up and enjoy.
GRAVY:
1. Pour the juices from the crock pot through a strainer and into a medium sized sauce pan.
2. Mix 4 T of cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water.
3. Bring the juices to a boil and add the cornstarch/water mixture a little bit at a time, stirring constantly until you reach the consistency you want. You may not need all of the cornstarch/water.
4. Add about half of a can of cream of mushroom soup. Stir it well and let the soup heat through.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (5-6 pound) turkey breast
- 1/2 C orange juice (you could also substitute chicken broth)
- 1 (14 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
- 1 (1 ounce) package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- salt and pepper
- GRAVY:
- Drippings from the crock pot
- 4 Tb cornstarch
- 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
5. Remove the turkey breast to a plate and cover it with tin foil. Let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then carve it (or shred it) up and enjoy.
GRAVY:
1. Pour the juices from the crock pot through a strainer and into a medium sized sauce pan.
2. Mix 4 T of cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water.
3. Bring the juices to a boil and add the cornstarch/water mixture a little bit at a time, stirring constantly until you reach the consistency you want. You may not need all of the cornstarch/water.
4. Add about half of a can of cream of mushroom soup. Stir it well and let the soup heat through.
Enjoy!
Notes
***NOTE: Make sure you buy a turkey breast small enough to fit in your crock pot.*** ***ADDITIONAL NOTE: If you don't have a large enough crock pot, or don't own one you can place the turkey in a 9x13 pan, cover it with the remaining ingredients, cover tightly with foil and bake at 325 for 3 hours.***
Recipe from my sweet sister Jen Derrick
I’ve read all the comments, looking to see how “non-cranberry” people (like my family) liked this turkey. I love the idea of putting the turkey breast in the crock pot and freeing up my oven. Any other ingredient suggestions without cranberries? Thanks!
Hello, I am using a stick of butter and white wine!
How much wine (in place of cranberry and OJ) did you add with the stick if butter?
I made this turkey breast for Thanksgiving this year and it was the best turkey breast I have ever had!! I actually cooked an 8lb turkey breast (it just fit in my crockpot)!! Everyone could not believe how moist the turkey was. It is amazing and I will definetely make again and again!! I agree with other comments about thinking wow what a weird combo of ingredients but it really is great!!
Just cooked this turkey today and it was amazing. It was so moist. I put it in before church and we enjoyed it a few hours after. Amazing!!!!
This is too easy too be so good — which is why I love it. Oh the cranberry! I hate onion soup mix but I took a chance. And I could not tell it was there. The gravy was another plus. Never had it come out so Good.
Mine is the crock pot right now! Cant wait to see how it turns out!!
We made this for Thanksgiving this year. Used a 9 lb breast – and it was mostly frozen when we put it in. Took 11 hours on high (we ate at 8:30pm), but it was DELICIOUS! Juciest turkey we’ve ever made. I loved the gravy – hubby thought it was a little sweet. Will definitely be making this again, but we’ll make sure it’s thawed! :o)
We made this today and it was fabulous and moist! Thank you so much! My whole family gobbled it up:) Merry Christmas!
Im excited to try this recipe. Do I need to alter the cooking time if I am using boneless turkey filets? I dont want them to get too dry. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks@
Could I use another juice other than orange? I have an allergy to oranges.
Hi Tiffany,
You can substitute chicken broth for the orange juice. Good luck! Hope you enjoy it.
~Jamie