Slow Cooker Bacon-Ranch Beer-Can Turkey

Health score
5%
Slow Cooker Bacon-Ranch Beer-Can Turkey
435 min.
8
280kcal

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Imagine the enticing aroma of a beautifully cooked turkey filling your kitchen, a feast for the senses that's almost too good to resist. Our Slow Cooker Bacon-Ranch Beer-Can Turkey is here to elevate your culinary game and make your gatherings unforgettable. This dish marries the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon and savory ranch dressing with the tender juiciness of a whole bone-in turkey breast. Cooking it in a slow cooker ensures that the turkey stays moist and flavorful, making it perfect for any occasion.

This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal with friends and family. The combination of butter and ranch dressing mix creates a delectable layer of flavor that seeps into the meat, while the beer acts as a natural tenderizer, making every bite utterly delightful. Plus, who can resist the comforting appeal of a slow-cooked meal?

In just over seven hours, you’ll have a mouthwatering main course that’s sure to impress. Whether it’s for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, our Slow Cooker Bacon-Ranch Beer-Can Turkey is bound to be a showstopper on your table. Prepare to have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds—make this incredible dish your next crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • cup light-colored beer 
  • ounce ranch dressing mix divided
  • slices bacon thick-cut
  •  turkey breast whole bone-in dry rinsed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray the inside of a large slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Stir butter and 1/2 the ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until completely combined.
  3. Carefully loosen each side of the skin of the turkey breast and spread the butter-ranch mixture under the skin.
  4. Transfer turkey, skin-side up, to the slow cooker.
  5. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 ranch dressing mix over turkey breast.
  6. Lay bacon strips evenly across turkey.
  7. Pour beer around turkey breast.
  8. Cook in the slow cooker set to High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until turkey is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein36.07%
Fat59.81%
Carbs4.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.809565312189%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.33kcal
14.02%
Fat:18.09g
27.83%
Saturated Fat:7.52g
46.99%
Carbohydrates:2.8g
0.93%
Net Carbohydrates:2.8g
1.02%
Sugar:0.08g
0.09%
Cholesterol:85.72mg
28.57%
Sodium:692.16mg
30.09%
Alcohol:0.91g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:24.54g
49.08%
Vitamin B3:10.88mg
54.4%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
41.88%
Selenium:27.75µg
39.64%
Phosphorus:274.22mg
27.42%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.79%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.64%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.22%
Potassium:297.31mg
8.49%
Magnesium:29.23mg
7.31%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.23%
Vitamin A:206.76IU
4.14%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Copper:0.06mg
3.19%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.26%
Folate:8.81µg
2.2%
Calcium:17.88mg
1.79%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.37%
Source:Allrecipes