Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2007

This was good, especially since it was just me and two toddlers. Glad to have found a recipe for a small family. I didn't use the bacon, though, since other reviewers complained of the taste. I gave it 4 stars because it was a little dry; I will cook it with the breast facing down like others have suggested next time. I am using this recipe again for Christmas.

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2007

used 2007--very easy and turkey turned out very moist and tasty. will definitely use again!

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Kate

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

Made our Thanksgiving turkey for three fall right off the bone. I decided not to use the bacon (I'm not one for mixing meats) and added a can of chicken stock, poultry seasoning, sliced carrots and celery to the broth. My crock pot was quite full...but a little foil on the lid and turning the turkey once gave us a tender and juicy bird. After only 6.5-7 hours it was ready. Next time, I might try using less broth/gravy and after about 4-5 hrs. putting it in the oven to brown the skin.

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

This was great! You can drain the drippings and use them for amazing gravy!

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Keli B

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This was wonderful! With it just being my husband and myself, I used 2 pounds of boneless turkey breast tenderloins. After reading the reviews I decided to put my own spin on things to make sure that it stayed moist. Along with the gravy, flour, wor. sauce, garlic and pepper, I added a 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth to cover the turkey completely. (I did leave out the bacon, didn't think it needed it.) I then added 5 leaves of fresh sage and 6 sprigs of fresh thyme. I cooked it on low for 4 hours and it was done, but since we weren't ready to eat yet I turned it to warm for another 4 hours. It turned out SOOOOO moist and juicy, and tasty! I will definitely be making this all year round!

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Amber

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

I skipped the bacon-sorry, it just seemed wrong, but I stuck to the rest and loved it! Nice and moist and I loved the flavor. Poured juice into pan and whipped into a thick gravy with extra flour. Thanks for recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

I used a smaller turkey breast (3.5 pounds). I only added celery, onion, thyme, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper. I cooked it on low for 3 hours and on high for 2 hours. It was wonderful!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2007

The Best Turkey I have ever had. Very moist; all the flavors mingle together in each bite of turkey. I use a crock pot liner for easy, easy clean-up.

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Jennifer Lynn

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

This was the BEST turkey we've every had. The meat was so moist -not like turkey I've had in the past! I cooked it for 6 hours on high and then 2 on low. It fell off the bone! The meat was still moist the next day for sandwiches. No more dry turkey for us! I only cooked it in a large jar of turkey gravy. I didn't have bacon but I probably wouldn't have used it anyway. Definately a keeper. We'll be eating alot more turkey in the future.

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2007

Delicious! Used Applewood Farms turkey bacon [no nitrates] and Heinz Fat Free turkey gravy [no MSG]. I also used a three pound turkey london broil and slow cooked on low for 5 hours.

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MERYLEE

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2007

I've made a similar recipe for years in my crockpot whenever my family needs a turkey "fix", and the meat is always tender and moist. I always add onion and celery, along with a can of chicken broth to the crockpot to impart stuffing-like flavor to both the turkey and gravy--just thicken before serving. Don't know what bacon is doing in this dish, though, so that's why I only rated 4 stars.

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2007

This is a wonderful, easy, recipe. The next time I will leave out the bacon. I added one stalk of sliced celery and a small chopped onion. Everyone loved it, the turkey fell off the bone and the gravy was wonderful.

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2007

This is such a simple meal. And you can personalize it by adding veggies. Try it, you'll be glad you did!

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2007

Since it's only my husband and me at home, a turkey breast is a good alternative to a whole turkey. However, traditional cooking methods can result in the meat being dry. The beauty of doing the breast in a slow cooker is that it comes out moist, and I'm always looking for different slow cooker recipes. This one was great! I used bacon bits instead of the actual bacon and a cup of gravy prepared from a packaged mix instead of the canned gravy. This recipe is a keeper!

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2007

Pretty good but a bit bland. Next time I would add onions and celery, poultry seasoning and a good jar or can of gravy.

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2007

D-Licious! This was sooooo scrumptious and good for you, I have made it a weekly dinner! LOVE IT! The perfect turkey!

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2007

I had this for Thanksgiving, since my Brother N Law wasn't there to deep fry; it was VERY WELL RECEIVED! I am not a Turkey eater, but even I liked it.

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casey

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2007

This is a great recipe and very easy.

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2006

Chicken Pox cancelled our BIG Christmas dinner this year. This recipe still made it just like our big Christmas meal with none of the work !! Thanks for posting ! We are all white meat eaters and this was the answer. I am a big crock pot fan (usually roasts) and am thrilled to find something else we all love. I put in 2 cans of gravy as my hubby is a gravy head and the gravy turned out awesome after we thickened it up a bit with a roux.. 1st time we have succeeded with a good gravy. Thanks again!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006

Oh my gosh! This was fantastic! Best turkey I ever made. Super tender and juicy, falling off the bone, great flavor. And so easy! I did not have a can of turkey gravy, so I just put in the gravy packet that came with the turkey breast. I left the skin on, and I cooked longer than the recipe called for, about 11 hours, just because of timing for my Christmas Eve meal, but it would probably be fine timed as directed. I tied the breast with string as other reviewers have suggested and it looked beautiful coming out, nicely browned. When near serving time, I removed the breast from the crockpot and added about 2 cups of chicken broth to the drippings for gravy. I stirred a couple of tablespoons of flour into some broth and added that to the mix, and turned the crockpot to high to thicken. The result was an out-of-this-world gravy to go with the turkey. I am so pleased with this recipe. Can't wait for turkey sandwiches tomorrow! This is definitely a keeper, I'll be making it throughout the year.

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