Crock Pot Frozen Turkey Breast with Homemade Gravy Recipe
This Crock Pot Frozen Turkey Breast recipe offers a simple and convenient way to cook a juicy and flavorful turkey breast straight from the freezer. Slow-cooked all day with a luscious buttery, wine-infused gravy, the turkey breast comes out tender and perfectly cooked without any need for thawing in advance. A great no-fuss meal for busy days or holidays.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Turkey Breast
- 3 lb frozen boneless turkey breast
Gravy
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/4 cup turkey broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Prepare the Turkey Breast: Remove the outer plastic wrapping and discard, along with the gravy packet. Place the frozen turkey breast, still wrapped in twine, into the Crock-Pot insert.
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a microwave-safe 2-cup measuring cup or bowl, melt the butter. Add the flour and microwave for one minute, then whisk to combine.
- Add Wine: Whisk in the dry white wine and microwave for an additional minute until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Whisk in the turkey broth along with the salt, poultry seasoning, Herbs de Provence, and black pepper. Pour this gravy mixture over the turkey breast in the Crock-Pot.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crock-Pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Check Temperature: Using an instant-read digital meat thermometer, verify that the turkey breast has reached a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Remove and Trim: Carefully transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board. Use kitchen shears to cut away the twine and remove any visible fat.
- Strain Gravy: Strain the cooking liquid to remove fat and any solids, discarding the unwanted fat.
- Return Turkey to Gravy: Pour the strained gravy back into the Crock-Pot insert. Slice the turkey breast and add the slices back to the gravy.
- Reheat: Continue cooking on LOW until the turkey and gravy are heated through and ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the turkey breast is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Removing the twine after cooking is easier and ensures the bird remains intact during slow cooking.
- This recipe works well with any boneless turkey breast size; adjust cooking time accordingly if larger or smaller.
- Use turkey broth for richer flavor or chicken broth as a substitute.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, you can thicken it further after straining by simmering on the stovetop with a little additional flour slurry.
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