Ingredients :
For the Turkey :
- 1 turkey breast on the bone (about 3 lbs)
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 medium sized yellow onion
- 5 strings of fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
For the Gravy :
- 1/3 to a 1/2 cup of milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of corn starch
- Juice from half a lemon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
For the Turkey :
Cut your garlic head in a half
Cut onion in 4 large pieces
Add all of the above to the bottom of the slow cooker
Place the turkey breast on top of the garlic, onion and lemon
Sprinkle the top with the spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika
Spoon over Extra Virgin Olive oil on top of the turkey and half the lemon.
Bundle up the herbs and add to the slow cooker
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours
For the Gravy :
Once the turkey is done, you can take it out along with all the veggies and herbs.
The sauce will contain fat on the top – remove it so the gravy is not too heavy
Pour the sauce in a small saucepan
Bring it to boil
In a cup mix together milk with corn starch
Add to sauce and cook until thickened up (See note 1 below)
Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed
