Slow Cooker Whole Turkey
Here's a whole juicy turkey that you can make in a slow cooker. No basting or brining needed! Flavorful, moist and tender, this is a great treat for any holiday dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8-10 lb whole turkey cleaned & cavity emptied
- 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium sized orange using only half
- 2 medium apples any baking apples will do
- 2 medium onion yellow, white, or red, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery cut
- 2 large carrots peeled & cut
- 5 sage leaves
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Stuff the turkey cavity with apple slices, half of a orange, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, and the fresh herbs.
- There will be leftover vegetables, herbs, and apples. Set them to the side.
- Drizzle the turkey with 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder all over the turkey.
- Rub the turkey down to make sure the oil and seasonings coat the entire turkey.
- Now take the remaining vegetables and aromatics and toss them in the slow cooker.
- Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Now place the turkey in the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker on low and cover with the lid.
- Now cook on LOW for 8 to 8 1/2 hours.
- Serve & enjoy the juiciest turkey ever!
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Notes
- If your turkey is a bit too large, cover the top of the slow cooker and the turkey with aluminum foil.
- I use slow cooker liners to line my slow cooker for easy cleanup.
- If you want crispier skin, broil the turkey in the oven for 3-5 minutes at the very end of the cooking time.