Crockpot Turkey Cranberry

Yield & Timing

• Servings: about 4–6 (for a ~3–4 lb/1.4–1.8 kg boneless turkey breast)

• Prep Time: ~ 5–10 minutes

• Cook Time: ~ 4–6 hours on LOW (or ~3 hours on HIGH, depending on your slow cooker)

• Total Time: ~ 4–6 hours (plus a few minutes resting before slicing)

Ingredients

• 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (about 3–4 lbs / 1.4–1.8 kg) — thawed if previously frozen Domestic Superhero+1

• 1 (14‑oz / ~398 g) can cranberry sauce (whole‑berry or jellied — either works) Domestic Superhero+2Al Dente Diva+2

• ½ cup orange juice (fresh or store‑bought) Domestic Superhero+1

• 1 packet dry onion soup mix (or equivalent homemade seasoning blend) Domestic Superhero+1

• Salt & pepper (to taste) or optional poultry seasonings (sage, thyme, rosemary) — according to preference Savory Nothings+1

• Optional for gravy: 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening the cooking liquid Together as Family+1

Instructions

1. Prep the Crockpot & Turkey

   • Lightly spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray (or oil) to prevent sticking. Savory Nothings+1

   • Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub salt, pepper, and any optional herbs/spices over the turkey. stephreallife.com+1

2. Make the Cranberry Sauce Mixture

   • In a bowl, combine the canned cranberry sauce, orange juice, and dry onion‑soup mix. Stir until blended. Domestic Superhero+1

3. Assemble in Crockpot

   • Place the turkey breast into the crockpot.

   • Pour the cranberry‑orange sauce mixture over the turkey, ensuring it’s well covered. Domestic Superhero+2Al Dente Diva+2

4. Cook

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 °F (74 °C). Domestic Superhero+2On My Kids Plate+2

   • If your slow cooker requires it, you can cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours, but LOW yields juicier results. stephreallife.com+1

5. Finish & Make Gravy (Optional)

   • Once the turkey is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil — let it rest 10 minutes before slicing. Savory Nothings+1

   • Meanwhile, pour the cooking liquid from the crockpot into a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, then whisk into the sauce to thicken (1–2 minutes). Together as Family+1

   • Slice the turkey breast and serve with the cranberry‑orange gravy poured over it. Garnish with fresh herbs or orange zest if desired. Domestic Superhero+1

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