Best Turkey Thighs Pot Roast Style Slow Cooker Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER TURKEY THIGHS WITH HERB GRAVY



Slow-Cooker Turkey Thighs with Herb Gravy image

Those who love tender, moist dark meat will love these slow-cooker turkey thighs. If turkey thighs aren't available, ask your butcher to cut up a whole turkey and give you the bone-in thighs. Feel free to substitute an equal weight of chicken thighs for the turkey thighs, if desired. This pairs well with a simple side of steamed green beans.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Carb Slow-Cooker Recipes

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in, skinless turkey thighs (about 3 pounds)
¾ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup finely chopped shallots (from 1 large shallot)
2 tablespoons sliced garlic (from 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle the turkey with the pepper and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook the turkey in the skillet in batches, turning once, until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the turkey to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. (Do not wipe the skillet clean.)
  • Add the shallots, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the thyme to the skillet; cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add the stock to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring and scraping to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the stock mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until the turkey is very tender and falling off the bones, about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Transfer the turkey from the slow cooker to a cutting board, and remove the meat from the bones, discarding the bones. Place the turkey on a serving platter, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker through a wire-mesh strainer into a 2-quart saucepan, discarding the solids. Stir together the flour and butter in a small bowl to form a smooth paste; gradually whisk the flour mixture into the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, whisking constantly; boil, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the turkey with the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 525 mg, Sugar 1 g

TURKEY THIGHS "POT ROAST" STYLE (SLOW COOKER)



Turkey Thighs

Depending on size of thighs and how many you cook (do not overcrowd the slow cooker), this feeds 2-6 people. This is a great dish to quench those turkey cravings without cooking a whole turkey dinner. Great for shopping days, too. Put in on, go shopping, and come home to a hot meal.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Turkey

Time 5h55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c baby carrots
1 1/4 lb baby potatoes (if small, leave whole otherwise quartered)
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
3 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
1/2 c chicken broth
2 Tbsp olive oil
2-4 (1 lb. each) turkey thighs, (skin on and bone in)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp herbes de provence

Steps:

  • 1. Coat large slow cooker liner with non stick cooking spray. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic and broth.
  • 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown thighs, skin side down (in batches, if necessary) Until skin begins to crisp.
  • 3. Place thighs on top of vegetables in slow cooker and sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
  • 4. Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours. Thighs should read 189F when instant thermometer is inserted).
  • 5. Remove thighs to platter or cutting board and slice (or serve whole). Serve vegetables and juices in a aerving bowl.

TURKEY LEG POT ROAST



Turkey Leg Pot Roast image

Well-seasoned turkey legs and tender veggies make this meal ideal for a crisp fall day. Moist and satisfying, the recipe from Rick and Vegas Pearson of Cadillac, Michigan couldn't be more comforting!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium potatoes, quartered
2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 turkey drumsticks (12 ounces each), skin removed
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Place drumsticks over vegetables. Sprinkle with the seasoned salt, thyme, parsley and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 5-1/2 hours or until turkey is tender. If desired, top with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 1416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

SLOW-COOKER PULLED TURKEY



Slow-Cooker Pulled Turkey image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium onions, quartered
12 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bone-in skin-on whole turkey breast (about 6 pounds), rinsed and dried
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and pepper until well combined. Put the onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with the garlic cloves.
  • Slowly work your fingers under the skin of the turkey breast to separate the skin from the breast, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub the butter under the skin, covering the entire breast as evenly as possible, then rub the outside of the skin with the garlic powder mixture.
  • Place the turkey breast on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker and set the slow cooker to low. Cook until the meat is falling apart, 6 to 8 hours depending on the size of the breast.
  • Remove the turkey and any bones from the slow cooker. Pull the meat off of the bone and place the turkey back into the juices left in the slow cooker. Using 2 forks, shred the meat in the juices and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

TURKEY POT ROAST



Turkey Pot Roast image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus a few sprigs
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 4-pound bone-in turkey breast
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 small russet potatoes (about 1 pound), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup flour, the chopped thyme, paprika, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Rub all over the turkey, then transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon parsley and the bay leaves in a medium bowl. Scatter the carrots, celery, onion, potatoes and thyme sprigs over and around the turkey in the slow cooker. Pour in the wine mixture, then cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • Transfer the turkey to a cutting board. Skim off the fat from the gravy in the slow cooker and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and season with salt and pepper. Slice the turkey and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

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