Crockpot Shredded Turkey
This shredded turkey recipe couldn't be easier and can be served as a main dish, or used as an ingredient to make other dishes. You can scale the recipe up or down as needed, and whereas I use Turkey Breasts in this recipe, you can use any combination of dark or white meat thighs and breasts.
Ingredients
- fresh boneless turkey breast
- approx 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 Onion- quartered
- 4-5 garlic cloves - peeled and smashed with side of a large knife
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Pay dry fresh turkey breast and season with salt & pepper.
- Place onion pieces on bottom of slow cooker. Place Turkey into slow cooker. If you have herbs handy, you can also add them in the pot.
- Pour enough chicken stock over the turkey to just cover it
- Turn crock pot on high for about 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Meat should be fork tender.
- When done, carefully remove meat to a large bowl. When cool enough to handle, shred adding some broth as you go to prevent drying out.
- You can drain the juices from the crockpot through a fine mesh sieve and use it to make a quick gravy if you would like. Or, simply season with salt and pepper to taste and serve the moist delicious, shredded meat as is.
Notes
Serving ideas:
- Serve on a roll with cranberry sauce, lettuce and cheddar cheese.
- Serve over mashed potatoes and smothered in gravy.
- Make Turkey Tacos
- Serve over warm Brussel sprout salad
- Make a Thanksgiving pizza (personal favorite and most requested!)