Crock Pot Make Ahead Turkey Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Make Ahead Turkey Recipe
Description
The process begins by preparing and seasoning a whole turkey with melted butter, salt, and black pepper before roasting it in an oven bag according to package instructions. Once cooked and rested, the turkey is carved and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To serve, turkey slices are placed into a six-quart slow cooker with chicken broth and heated on low for several hours until warmed through.
This make-ahead method helps maintain the turkey's moisture during reheating, preventing dryness common with leftover turkey. Using the slow cooker allows even warming suitable for serving at a later time or on a gathering day without immediate oven use.
Ideal for meal planning or holiday leftovers, the recipe yields approximately one pound of turkey per person, making it suitable for medium-sized gatherings. The technique supports advance preparation and simplified serving.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey 12 lb, approx. 1 lb per person
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- oven bag
- 2 chicken broth 99% fat-free, all natural; 14.5 oz cans
Instructions
- Remove the giblets from the turkey, wash and pat dry.
- In a small bowl mix together butter, salt and pepper. Brush mixture on turkey.
- Prepare bag according to directions. Place turkey inside and bake according to directions on the box the bag came in.
- Remove from oven and let set 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Carve turkey and put in air tight container. Refrigerator turkey.
- The day you would like to serve turkey place it in 6 quart slow cooker. Pour broth over turkey and bake on low for 3-4 hours or until turkey is heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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