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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Crown Recipe

    Published: Nov 15, 2021 · Modified: Nov 19, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    An easy way to cook your Christmas turkey with just 3 minutes of prep! This slow cooker turkey crown produces moist, juicy, and oh-so flavourful meat!

    Serve with all the trimmings on Christmas Day and enjoy! You might also like my air fryer turkey crown.

    Slow cooker turkey crown on a white platter.
    Slow Cooker Turkey Crown

    Ditching the oven and cooking your Christmas turkey crown in a slow cooker will free up lots of oven space for your delicious Christmas side dishes too.

    👩‍🍳 Love your slow cooker? Take a look at my slow cooker roast beef and slow cooker whole chicken recipes too!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 How to cook a 2.5kg turkey crown in the slow cooker
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More slow cooker recipes to try!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Easy way to cook a turkey crown.
    • Moist and tender meat.
    • Free up oven space on Christmas Day.
    • Minimal prep and maximum taste.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients for slow cooker turkey crown.
    • Turkey Crown - A 2.5kg turkey crown will feed 6 people with leftovers. If your turkey crown is frozen, make sure it is fully defrosted before cooking it in the slow cooker.
    • Onion - cut in half to act as a trivet in the base of the slow cooker.
    • Olive Oil - helps create the rub and keeps the bird moist.
    • Herbs and Spices - I like to make a flavourful rub for the turkey consisting of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and garlic powder.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which slow cooker? I use a Morphy Richards Sear and Stew 6.5 litre slow cooker, which means I can brown and slow cook in the same pot as the slow cooker pot is safe to use on the hob! The 6.5 litre capacity serves 6-8 main portions, so it’s ideal for families and those that like batch cooking. There is also a 3.5 litre version for smaller households

    🔪 How to cook a 2.5kg turkey crown in the slow cooker

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Step 1: Peel and half an onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.

    Step 2: Mix together the olive oil, herbs & spices and rub it over the turkey breasts.

    Step 3: Place the turkey crown breast side up in your slow cooker and cook on high for 5 - 5.5 hours (check it has reached 74c temperature with a meat thermometer, and the juices are running clear from the thickest part of the bird). Baste with the juices every hour to ensure it remains moist and doesn't dry out.

    Step 4: If you like your turkey skin really crispy, transfer the crown to a roasting tin, brush on some more olive oil, and bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes. Rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Turkey crown in a slow cooker.

    💭 Top tips

    • Make sure your turkey is fully defrosted before cooking it in the slow cooker. A 2kg – 2.3kg crown will take 20-23 hours to defrost, a 2.4kg – 2.8kg crown will take 24-28 hours, and a 2.9 – 3.5kg bird will take 29-35 hours.
    • Remove the turkey crown from the fridge 1 hour before cooking, to let it reach room temperature.
    • For crispy glossy skin, brush on olive oil and bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes, after it has finished cooking in the slow cooker.
    • Always let your turkey rest before carving it to ensure it stays moist and juicy.

    💡 Pro Tip - make sure your turkey crown will fit in your slow cooker. A 2.5kg - 3kg turkey crown will fit comfortably into a 5.7 - 6 litre slow cooker.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    I serve this juicy slow cooker turkey crown on Christmas Day, alongside my slow cooker beef, roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips and carrots, slow cooker red cabbage, pan-fried Brussels sprouts, sausage meat stuffing, sweet potato dauphinoise, cauliflower cheese, devils on horseback, cranberry sauce, and bread sauce.

    Use leftovers to make a turkey curry, turkey fricassee, or how about a turkey, brie, and cranberry toastie?

    Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

    🥡 Storage

    Store. Place leftover turkey into an airtight box and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. I usually make turkey curry (and lots of turkey sandwiches) with the leftovers!

    Reheat. Cover with gravy and microwave until piping hot. Alternatively, you can lay turkey slices in your slow cooker, cover with gravy, and cook on low for an hour.

    Freeze. Place leftover cooked turkey into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is a turkey crown?

    A turkey crown is a turkey with its wings and legs removed. It is much easier and quicker to cook than a whole bird.

    How long do I cook my turkey in the slow cooker?

    1 kg: 3 - 4  hours on high
    2 - 3 kg: 4 - 5.5 hours on high
    4  kg: 5 - 6 hours on high

    How long should a turkey crown rest after cooking?

    Rest the turkey crown for at least 30 minutes prior to carving. This will ensure the juices have had time to redistribute around the bird.

    😋 More slow cooker recipes to try!

    • Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Beef Keema Curry Recipe
    • Easy Slow Cooker Apple Crumble Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Pork & Apple Casserole Recipe

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    Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Crown

    An easy way to cook your Christmas turkey with just 3 minutes of prep! This slow cooker turkey crown produces moist, juicy, and oh-so flavourful meat!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Keyword slow cooker turkey crown
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time 5 hours 33 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 352kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Meat Thermometer

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 2.5 kg Turkey Crown defrosted if frozen
    • 1 Onion
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions

    • Peel and half an onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs & spices and rub it over the turkey skin.
    • Place the turkey crown breast side up in your slow cooker and cook on high for 5 - 5.5 hours (check it has reached 75c temperature with a meat thermometer, and the juices are running clear from the thickest part of the bird). Baste with the juices every hour to ensure it remains moist and doesn't dry out.
    • If you like your turkey skin really crispy, transfer the crown to a roasting tin, brush on some more olive oil, and bake in a hot oven (220c) for 10 minutes. Rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure your turkey is fully defrosted before cooking it in the slow cooker. A 2kg – 2.3kg crown will take 20-23 hours to defrost, a 2.4kg – 2.8kg crown will take 24-28 hours, and a 2.9 – 3.5kg bird will take 29-35 hours.
    • Remove the turkey crown from the fridge 1 hour before cooking, to let it reach room temperature.
    • For crispy glossy skin, brush on olive oil and bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes, after it has finished cooking in the slow cooker.
    • Always let your turkey rest before carving it to ensure it stays moist and juicy.
     
    Storage:
    • To Store. Place leftover turkey into an airtight box and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. I usually make turkey curry, and lots of turkey sandwiches with the leftovers!
    • To Reheat. Cover with gravy and microwave until piping hot. Alternatively, you can lay turkey slices in your slow cooker, cover with gravy, and cook on low for an hour.
    • To Freeze. Place leftover cooked turkey into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Crown
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    352
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    160
    mg
    53
    %
    Sodium
     
    395
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    535
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    48
    g
    96
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    383
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    30
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Dannii

      August 21, 2022 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This is always our go-to for Christmas. So easy

      Reply
    2. kushigalu

      August 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This turkey looks perfect. Pinned for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Tara

      August 21, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This turkey looks absolutely perfect. You had me at just 3 minutes of prep.

      Reply
    4. Tavo

      August 21, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      We made this turkey last year, and now we made it again as we are spending wintertime in South America these days. Everyone loved the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Kathryn

      August 21, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      This was such an easy way to cook turkey and it was the incredibly tender. I am craving it again so I need to make it again this week, thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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