Slow Cooker Whole Turkey

Slow Cooker Whole Turkey

Ingredients:

• 8 pound Whole Turkey fully thawed
• 1/2 cup Butter softened
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons black Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1/2 cup Water

Instructions:

1. Mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika in a small bowl.
2. Rub the softened butter under and on top of the turkey skin.
3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the turkey on top of the butter.
4. Pour the water into the crock pot and place the turkey in the crock pot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when the thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey.
6. Carefully remove the turkey from the crock pot and place it on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
7. Melt the remaining butter mixture and use a basting brush to brush it on the outside of the turkey.
8. Broil the turkey for 5-10 minutes to brown the turkey.
9. Remove from the oven. Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes and then it’s ready to slice,
10. serve and enjoy!