This is another one of my old favorites. It’s based on a cajun dry rub recipe in The Joy of Cooking, but I’ve put my own spin on it. If you have a Trader Joe’s, they sell a great kosher 1/2 turkey breast that fits in the crock pot nicely. I’ve even used the marinade on chicken, but turkey is my fave.
Crockpot Cajun Turkey Breast
- 1/2 a whole turkey breast (I use bone in, though I suppose boneless would be fine too)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil (vegetable would be fine too – I like grapeseed for the antioxidants and the clean taste)
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning (any will work, but as always, I plug Penzey’s)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Place turkey breast in crock pot on lowest heat setting. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter. Add the oil, then all the spices, and stir. Pour over turkey breast. Enjoy in a few hours! PS – you can make a delicious gravy with the drippings, or just pour them over the sliced turkey. Makes great turkey sandwiches too.
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