tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post4600114123601710410..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Whole Turkey RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89474787391758584192024-02-19T08:17:52.008-08:002024-02-19T08:17:52.008-08:00Hi Stephanie ...... I have been a fan of your cook... Hi Stephanie ...... I have been a fan of your cookbook "Make it fast, Cook it slow" for many years (l think 20 years). I have made many, many of your recipes & love then. In fact my shower gift to young ladies is a oval crockpot & your cook book. I am making a 12 lb. turkey (cleaning out my freezer) in my 8 qt. crockpot as I am writing this. We will see how it turns out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68407589342047889752015-01-16T07:48:40.072-08:002015-01-16T07:48:40.072-08:00Hi remily,
yes. When your pot is this full, it...Hi remily, <br />yes. When your pot is this full, it's usually right around 8 hours -- that's a good rule of thumb to remember when slow cooking.<br />be sure to use a meat thermometer!Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48009691975225431722015-01-16T07:41:56.223-08:002015-01-16T07:41:56.223-08:00Did you cook it on high for 3 hrs and then an addi...Did you cook it on high for 3 hrs and then an additional 5hrs for a total of 8hrs on high?remilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910089706004883464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-14050648437102993042013-12-25T11:10:52.823-08:002013-12-25T11:10:52.823-08:00I know you posted this back in 2008, but I want yo...I know you posted this back in 2008, but I want you to know that I am following your guidelines on slow cooking my first turkey today, on Christmas, will let you know how it goes! So far, this is what it looks like: http://i.imgur.com/BL3137U.jpg I had to cut off the legs and wings and 1/2 the spine, my 9 1/2 lb turkey just would NOT fit! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-64493310582828719002013-11-28T13:49:23.914-08:002013-11-28T13:49:23.914-08:00Another bird successfully cooked with this great r...Another bird successfully cooked with this great recipe! Our 3 kg bird took about 6.5 hours total to cook. I started it on high for 3 hours, then checked the temp. Then I left it on high for another 2 hours, and checked the temp. Since it was over 170F, I switched it to low for the last 1.5 hours. Stephanie was smart to remove the skin, as a lot of fat congealed in the bottom of the crock. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-47689685628821788552013-11-10T16:33:10.040-08:002013-11-10T16:33:10.040-08:00I want to eat all your food!I want to eat all your food!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424234334281209341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59252703733678183472012-11-22T10:01:20.569-08:002012-11-22T10:01:20.569-08:00Hi Nikki, do you mean using a cup or so of broth ...Hi Nikki, do you mean using a cup or so of broth as a cooking liquid? That would absolutely work. I'd still probably rub the bird down with some seasonings (if you'd prefer to omit the olive oil, you can, but I'd still prefer to use it) and then add 1 cup of broth.<br />The turkey will give off a LOT of juice all on it's own, which is why I didn't include adding any broth.<brStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-79986754234348696462012-11-22T09:52:34.867-08:002012-11-22T09:52:34.867-08:00I'm curious, would it be possible to cook this...I'm curious, would it be possible to cook this turkey, same recipe, but in some form of turkey or chicken stock? How would this affect the cooking time/ temp? Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575425402983591723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51047582412376054402012-02-27T07:21:42.788-08:002012-02-27T07:21:42.788-08:00Thanks so much for posting this, I am about to att...Thanks so much for posting this, I am about to attempt a whole turkey in my slow cooker today. I was worried that the skin would get all slimey... ick but I decided I will try to remove the skin first. Probably wont get a response in time so this question is more for my second attempt.<br /><br />What's the best way to remove the skin? is there anything that makes it come off easier. I willIdol Lash Girlhttp://idollash-reviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11864468685611157272012-01-06T11:38:04.219-08:002012-01-06T11:38:04.219-08:00thanks for the info. I bought several whole turke...thanks for the info. I bought several whole turkeys cheap in the after christmas/new year sales, (half price, which is way below any other meat available) and want a way to cook them that does not include roasting - roast turkey is not one of my favourite things. I want to cook it whole, and use it other ways, the way you might use a cooked chicken from the deli. This is exactly the info I needNanna Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10522229795275860717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36013441032034335062011-12-26T20:22:27.535-08:002011-12-26T20:22:27.535-08:00Tonight I cooked my first turkey ever! I figured h...Tonight I cooked my first turkey ever! I figured how can I go wrong if I do it in my crokpot! Thanks for your recipe suggestions; it turned out great!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672423682757500489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28190927873133016372011-11-11T12:40:31.485-08:002011-11-11T12:40:31.485-08:0011/11/11
I did it I cooked a 9 lb turkey in my cr...11/11/11<br /><br />I did it I cooked a 9 lb turkey in my crock pot...was a whole turkey. Turned out so moist and beautiful. I put the turkey in and left when I got home the house smelled just like Thanksgiving and the flavor is out of this world. <br /><br />Thansflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800193629456199037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38757623675656822902011-11-11T12:37:39.232-08:002011-11-11T12:37:39.232-08:0011/11/11
I did it....I cooked a 9lbs turkey in my ...11/11/11<br />I did it....I cooked a 9lbs turkey in my crock pot and it turned out so beautiful. It is so moist and the taste is wonderful. <br />Thanksflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800193629456199037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-16069727125587410472010-11-25T00:40:49.263-08:002010-11-25T00:40:49.263-08:00I just put a 12# turkey in a 6 quart crock pot. Th...I just put a 12# turkey in a 6 quart crock pot. Thanks for the tips on this site. I put a sauce pan upside down over the top of the crock as the lid wouldn't fit, then wrapped it up with foil to seal the crack.<br /><br />Also, as it seems its important to kick the heat off to a good start, I did a trick I've done before to expedite the crock pot heating...I put the removable ceramic Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870148048341619875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-70639708824394009362010-11-03T17:40:52.727-07:002010-11-03T17:40:52.727-07:00Hi Robin,
Yup! That's what they are designed t...Hi Robin,<br />Yup! That's what they are designed to do---if you're using it for the first time, check it with another thermometer to ease your mind.<br />xoxoStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30103178238232504942010-11-03T13:51:03.415-07:002010-11-03T13:51:03.415-07:00Hey I know this is WAY late, but I have a crock po...Hey I know this is WAY late, but I have a crock pot that has the thermometer with it that you can stick inside the meat while it cooks and once it reaches its correct temperature, it puts it onto a simmer function and leaves it there for a few hours to cook. Do you think this is safe for this recipe?Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639347726296556594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51402774212879985262010-05-26T15:41:50.601-07:002010-05-26T15:41:50.601-07:00Hi Leese,
no we did not. Butterball says on it'...Hi Leese,<br />no we did not. Butterball says on it's website that they declare *all* allergens, and they now are even carrying gf gravy packets!<br />At the time, I participated in the online chat with Butterball and asked the gluten question and was thrilled with their response.<br /><br />Like *always* you need to trust your instincts and do your own research.<br />here is their contact Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37256426353962228242010-05-26T15:18:16.097-07:002010-05-26T15:18:16.097-07:00Stephanie,
Did you get sick after eating this tur...Stephanie, <br />Did you get sick after eating this turkey? I know you cook gluten-free as much as possible, and my son is celiac, so I know a few things. One of the things we were taught is to never buy a Butterball because the self-basting has gluten. (there is a possibility that now that has changed, but back when you cooked this, I am pretty sure it was not) Anyway, were you and your family -leesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717677251144484575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-14816651253889873612010-02-20T07:57:39.496-08:002010-02-20T07:57:39.496-08:00Actually, all poultry should be cooked to 165 degr...Actually, all poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees in order to prevent food bourne illnesses such as samonella.<br /><br />References:<br />I am a certified Culinary Chef graduated from The Culinary Institute of America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68772503018888831172009-11-25T09:38:12.968-08:002009-11-25T09:38:12.968-08:00Hi Ellie,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the turkey!...Hi Ellie,<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed the turkey! As for getting it out of the crock, it was tricky! We have one of those huge flat metal spatulas and Adam slid it under the bird, then I used a regular pancake spatula on each end and we lifted together. As it was, the wings and legs practically fell off, so I just laid them over the top for the picture. <br /><br />It's sure a Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85628539806798589662009-11-25T09:00:10.077-08:002009-11-25T09:00:10.077-08:00I made this last night with our free grocery store...I made this last night with our free grocery store turkey and it turned out delicious! Mine totally fell apart when I took it out though. I don't know how you got it out in one whole piece. Oh well, it wasn't for thanksgiving so it didn't need to be presentable.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599456914804164162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30588004204452863412009-11-24T10:19:33.323-08:002009-11-24T10:19:33.323-08:00Stephanie, you saved our dinner! We had ordered a...Stephanie, you saved our dinner! We had ordered a new stove (my oven doesn't work at all) which was scheduled to be delivered yesterday (3 days before Thanksgiving). The night before, we got an email saying it was now back-ordered (was in stock when we ordered it ..Hmmm) <br />I'm going to try either a turkey breast or small whole turkey in my 7 qt pot. I love your blog! My husband and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89292284258214260952009-11-08T12:23:09.342-08:002009-11-08T12:23:09.342-08:00I was also wondering about the breast-side up vers...I was also wondering about the breast-side up versus down thing. When I cook beef in the crockpot, I always try to keep the fat on top so it drips through the meat and keeps it moist and juicy (think brisket). In the oven, when I've roasted a whole chicken, I keep the breast side down for the same effect; In her whole turkey recipe, Elise of Simply Recipes also recommends cooking breast ~Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022756326428884844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-52408344920857190422008-12-25T22:11:00.000-08:002008-12-25T22:11:00.000-08:00I'm not a regular blog reader but I came upon your...I'm not a regular blog reader but I came upon your site after a quick Google search for "turkey in a crock pot." Thank you SO much! This is a total time/space/work/worry saver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-84871291888650359412008-12-16T13:42:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:42:00.000-08:00We cooked an 11.5 lb turkey in a 6.5 qt crock pot....We cooked an 11.5 lb turkey in a 6.5 qt crock pot. We put herbs and butter under the skin and an onion and herbs inside. We started it breast up and covered it with heavy tin foil b/c the lid wouldn't fit on the pot. After about 3 hours on high we flipped the bird over. After 6 hours we had a very moist bird. Thanks for the idea!baking scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959116582540851995noreply@blogger.com