When cooking turkey breast in a crock pot, choose lean pieces, use a cooking thermometer to ensure it’s cooked through, rinse it before preparation, rub it with cooking oil, season it with herbs, and cook it on low for 10 hours in a clay pot.
When cooking turkey breast in a crock pot, it is best to choose lean pieces of turkey breast. Cooking bone-in turkey breast in a crock pot will require more space and an unusually deep slow cooker. To make sure the turkey breast is cooked through, test the temperature reading with a cooking thermometer. A reading below 170 degrees; Fahrenheit (76 degrees; Celsius) means the turkey is undercooked.
Choosing the best quality turkey breast will yield good results, so shop wisely. Never cook turkey breast in a pot that is not large enough. If there isn’t adequate space, chances are the turkey breast will not be cooked evenly.
Another important rule to remember is to always rinse turkey breast under fresh tap water before preparation. The turkey breast can then be patted dry with a paper towel. After rinsing, place the turkey on paper towels rather than directly on a cutting board or counter. Placing raw poultry on counters or cutting boards can spread contamination. Any excess or hanging skin should be trimmed from the turkey breast and the knife should be washed thoroughly to kill germs.
The turkey breast should be rubbed with a little cooking oil to prevent it from drying out during cooking. To choose the best cooking oil, read the label to be sure it doesn’t contain trans fats which can raise bad cholesterol in most people. Olive or canola oil are good choices when cooking turkey breast in a crock pot, but flaxseed oil can also be used. Chicken or turkey stock can also be added for extra flavor.
To season turkey breast, use ground pepper, garlic, or various herbs. Onion powder also works well when seasoning turkey breast. After you’ve slathered oil and seasoning on your turkey, it’s a good idea to wash your hands with an antibacterial soap.
Before cooking turkey breast in a crock pot, it’s important to coat the sides and bottom of the pot with some type of nonstick cooking spray. If not properly coated, the turkey breast could stick to the crock pot doing a cleaning chore. In a pinch, butter or margarine can be substituted for cooking spray, although this method generally doesn’t work as well.
It is best to cook the turkey breast in a clay pot on a low setting for about 10 hours. If cooked at a high temperature for a shorter duration, turkey breasts can become excessively dry. It’s best to test halfway through cooking to make sure the turkey is cooked through. The juices should run clear and there should be no pink marks on the terracotta turkey breast.
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