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Slow Cooker Cajun Turkey
Slow Cooker Cajun Turkey is slathered in butter, coated in a Cajun rub and slow cooked. Turns out wonderfully juicy and flavorful.
Course
Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine
Southern
Keyword
cajun, Thanksgiving
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Equipment
6-quart slow cooker
Ingredients
1
medium
onion,
roughly chopped
1
carrot,
peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1
celery rib,
cut into 2-inch pieces
1
(5 to 6-pound)
turkey breast
6
tablespoons
butter,
softened
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
paprika
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
black pepper
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
½
teaspoon
onion powder
¼
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
teaspoon
dried thyme
½
teaspoon
dried oregano
½
teaspoon
poultry seasoning
Gravy
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
½
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
Place onion, carrot, and celery in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
Pat turkey dry with paper towels and then rub butter all over turkey.
Combine all the spices together in a small bowl and then sprinkle all over turkey.
Place turkey in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
Remove turkey and strain liquid. Reserve 2 cups. If for some reason you do not have 2 cups of liquid, use chicken broth to make up the difference.
Add flour and pepper to a medium skillet. Whisk in the 2 cups of cooking liquid. Simmer until thickened. Add salt if needed.
Notes
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.
Nutrition
Calories:
446
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
74
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.4
g
|
Cholesterol:
206
mg
|
Sodium:
1066
mg
|
Potassium:
896
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1820
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
62
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg