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Welcome to this slow cooker/crockpot blog. I believe slow cookers are the best thing to happen to modern day cooks. I used mine often when I worked outside the home and continue to do so even in retirement. It is so nice to put food on and forget about it. Slow cookers also allow us to cook many things we would normally have to use the oven for; what a relief in hot Texas weather! Some of these recipes are mine, many are ones I have collected over the years.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SPICY TURKEY WITH CITRUS AU JUS

1 (4 lb) bone-in turkey breast, thawed, rinsed, patted dry

4 tbsp butter, room temperature

1 medium lemon peel, grated

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste, optional

Spray inside of crock-pot with nonstick cooking spray. Place turkey breast inside.

Mix the butter, peel, chili powder, black pepper and pepper flakes in a small bowl until well blended; spread over top and sides of turkey. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or on high 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Meat thermometer should read 165 degrees and the juices should run clear. Do not undercook, also do not overcook.

Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing. Turn cooker heat to low.

Stir lemon juice into the cooking liquid. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. Let stand 5 minutes. Skim the excess fat and discard. Add salt and pepper, if desired. Return mixture to cooker and cover to keep warm. Serve with the turkey.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

file photo for reference - not this exact recipe



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