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Slow Cooker Whole Turkey
Slow Cooker Whole Turkey is a no mess way to cook your holiday turkey. The results are a tender and juicy with a crispy skin turkey.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Let Rest
15 mins
Total Time
7 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 561 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 pound Whole Turkey fully thawed
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika in a small bowl.
- Rub the softened butter under and on top of the turkey skin.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the turkey on top of the butter.
- Pour the water into the crock pot and place the turkey in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when the thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey.
- Carefully remove the turkey from the crock pot and place it on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Melt the remaining butter mixture and use a basting brush to brush it on the outside of the turkey.
- Broil the turkey for 5-10 minutes to brown the turkey.
- Remove from the oven. Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes and then it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the turkey is cooked through before removing it from the crock pot.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
262mg
(87%)
Sodium
1326mg
(55%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
792IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 1326mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 792IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.