Description
This slow-cooked turkey breast is tender and juicy, glazed with a sweet and tangy maple and Dijon sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it gently in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the maple glaze over the turkey breast, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the turkey is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle the leftover glaze over the sliced turkey before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavors, prepare the glaze and marinate the turkey the night before. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz turkey
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg