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This Slow Cooker Cranberry Cranberry Turkey is so flavorful and delicious!

This Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Roast is the perfect way to get all that Thanksgiving flavor any night of the week.  This is also a great smaller Thanksgiving dinner.  Boneless turkey roast slow cooks with cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, brown sugar and a splash of orange juice.  This is a gorgeous meal and so festive.

I love Thanksgiving I could eat it Thanksgiving dinner all year round.  That is why I love this Slow Cooker Turkey so much!! You get all the flavor of Thanksgiving without having to roast a whole bird. 

You get the moist turkey and the cranberry sauce all together.  Did I mention this cooks right in the slow cooker! This is the perfect dinner anytime the Thanksgiving craving strikes.

This is also a great Thanksgiving dinner for a smaller crowd. If you are having a smaller gathering this is perfect!  

I love cooking a boneless turkey roast, there is no waste and the leftovers make the most amazing sandwiches!

I love that you can customize this to your family’s taste, make it spicy, change up the protein, add your favorite seasonings, you can totally make this recipe your own.

This is also a perfect holiday dinner, it is so pretty with it’s red color and it goes perfect over a bed of mashed potatoes or savory stuffing.  This makes a great dinner during the holiday season. 

It also is impressive, the tender turkey in that thick, rich, sweet sauce with the tart kick of cranberry is just delightful and you can certainly entertain with this recipe.  Everyone will be wowed! 

Next time you want a little Thanksgiving vibe for dinner just throw these ingredients together and let the slow cooker take care of the rest! 

I promise your whole family will love this Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey.

You will want to make this dinner again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family friendly.
• Full of flavor.
• A set it and forget it meal.
• Perfect for weeknights.
• Great for the holidays

My favorite slow cooker for this recipe is this Hamilton Beach one.

Gather your ingredients

Place the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Place the sauce and turkey in the slow cooker.

Cook for 4-6 hours and dinner is done!

RECIPE FAQS

Can I use any other protein?

Yes, you could use bone in turkey breast, a pork loin or even chicken thighs. Just adjust cooking times accordingly. 

What should I serve this with?

We loved this piled high on fluffy mashed potatoes but it is fabulous with stuffing or any other traditional Thanksgiving sides.  

Can I make this spicy?

You can add red pepper flakes, jalapenos or sriracha to give this a kick. 

Ingredients

• Turkey Roast – I like to use a boneless turkey roast, this will work with a bone in breast but you will have to adjust your cook time. 
• Onion Soup Mix – This is the dry envelope kind.  Just use the dry mix, do not make it into soup.
• Paprika – This adds great flavor and color. 
• Poultry Seasoning – I like to use the Kinders brand but use your favorite. 
• Garlic Powder – This adds flavor but you can also use garlic salt. 
• Brown Sugar – This adds just a touch of sweetness. 
• Cranberry Sauce – You can use jellied or whole berry. 
• Orange Juice –  Just a splash to really elevate this dish. 

 

How to make Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey

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2. Into your slow cooker add the turkey roast. 
3. In a bowl stir together the onion soup mix, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, brown sugar, cranberry sauce and orange juice.
4. Pour the cranberry mix all over the turkey.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
6. Slice and serve with the sauce from the slow cooker.

Want more recipes with cranberries? Check these out!

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Mustard Spiral Ham
• Cranberry Pork Sliders

• Spicy Cranberry Salsa Cream Cheese Spread

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin
• Cranberry Pepper Jelly Dip
• Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes

This Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Roast is the perfect way to get all that Thanksgiving flavor any night of the week.  This is also a great smaller Thanksgiving dinner.  Boneless turkey roast slow cooks with cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, brown sugar and a splash of orange juice.  This is a gorgeous meal and so festive. 

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Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) boneless turkey roast
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce
• ½ cup orange juice
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Into your slow cooker add the turkey roast. 
2. In a bowl stir together the onion soup mix, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, brown sugar, cranberry sauce and orange juice.
3. Pour the cranberry mix all over the turkey.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
5. Slice and serve with the sauce from the slow cooker.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

You can use jellied cranberry sauce or whole berry cranberry sauce.  

This is great over mashed potatoes, stuffing or even rice.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 186mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 9g