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Raw whole turkey placed inside a crock pot with butter, vegetables, and seasonings on the side, ready for slow cooking.

Turkey in slow cooker

This slow cooker turkey comes out tender, juicy, and full of flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for holidays or an easy weeknight dinner, the turkey cooks low and slow with herbs, garlic, and simple seasonings until it’s fall-apart delicious. It’s easy to prepare, and pairs beautifully with classic sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or cranberry sauce. A no-fuss way to enjoy turkey.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey small enough to fit your crock pot
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 sweet onion half inside cavity, half outside
  • 3 Cans Chicken broth do not cover entire turkey
  • Bag Red-skinned potatoes whole
  • Celery inside cavity
  • Carrots inside cavity and outside
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Garlic powder
  • Fresh ground black peppercorn
  • Lime juice

Equipment

  • Crock Pot https://amzn.to/3Nlytqv
  • Henckles kitchen knives https://amzn.to/3WNGfxN

Method
 

  1. Prep the turkey – Ensure your turkey fits in the crock pot. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season generously – Rub butter over the skin and season with garlic powder, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and lime juice.
  3. Stuff the cavity – Add onion, celery, and carrots inside.
  4. Add veggies around – Place potatoes, onions, and carrots around the turkey.
  5. Pour broth – Add chicken broth but don’t submerge the turkey.
  6. Slow cook – Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 hours. Turkey will be tender and falling apart.

Video

Notes

Pro Cooking Tips
Want crispy skin? After slow cooking, carefully transfer the turkey to a roasting pan and broil for 5–10 minutes.
Use the juices – Save the liquid for gravy or turkey soup.
Size matters – Make sure the bird fits your slow cooker before you start thawing. A 10–12 lb turkey usually works best.