Turkey in a Pot

I discovered this recipe in an old Quick Cooking magazine (Taste of Home) many years ago. It's different from plain old turkey breast and has a ton of flavor. Don't be afraid of the seasonings, I have family that don't like cranberry sauce and sweet flavors for dinner and they enjoyed this very much. Add the fact that it's easy and cooks in a crockpot and we have a winner! It makes plenty for my family with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. It's a 5 out of 5 thumbs up for us!

I served it with green beans and baked potatoes, just keeping with the theme of simplicity.

Turkey in a Pot

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless turkey breast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple juice (I have substituted pineapple juice with no problem)
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions:

• Place the turkey skin side up in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
• Remove turkey to a cutting board; keep warm. Strain cooking juices. In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir in strained juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve with sliced turkey. Yield: 12-16 servings.