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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast


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Executive chef Yves Samake of the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta pairs this turkey dish with Persimmon Creek Riesling. He notes: "This is not a very sweet riesling, but more floral and crisp, making it a great match with turkey and the nutty flavors of the pecans and wild rice."

Tester's notes: You may question the Ritz-Carlton using a slow cooker, and you would be correct. The turkey served during the holidays on brunch menus is actually prepared using a method of cooking called sous vide. The ingredients are vacuum packed in a plastic pouch and cooked over a long period of time at a very low temperature. The results are incredibly moist and tender. We've adapted this recipe for use at home by using a slow cooker. While possibly not quite as tender, it's still spectacular. No dry turkey here.

Hands on time: 45 minutes  Total time: 4 hours  Serves: 6

Ingredients:

    1 bone-in turkey breast, about 5 pounds

    Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

    1/4 cup madeira wine

    1 onion, halved and thinly sliced

    1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves

    1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced

    1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Place breast side up in the insert of a slow cooker. Pour over the madeira; add onion, thyme, garlic and honey. Seal with the lid. Cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, turning once.

Remove to a clean cutting board and drape with foil. Let the turkey rest before slicing. Pour the broth into a fat-separator or remove the grease with a spoon. Strain the broth into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

When ready to serve, thinly slice the turkey and place on plate. Spoon over some of the reserved warm broth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition:

Per serving (turkey breast only): 400 calories (percent of calories from fat, 40), 52 grams protein, 5 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 17 grams fat (5 grams saturated), 155 milligrams cholesterol, 170 milligrams sodium.

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