Ingredients :
- 1 bone-in whole turkey breast trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for broiling
Directions :
- Place turkey breast in the bottom of a slow cooker, then dry with paper towels. Rub the softened butter over the outside of the turkey.
- Press sage leaves in to the top of the breast and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
- Begin testing for doneness after 4 hours. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast should reach 175 degrees, and the juices should run clear.
- For browned skin (this step is optional), transfer an oven rack to the middle position and preheat broiler on HIGH. Transfer the cooked turkey breast to a rimmed baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Broil on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes, until the skin is golden and brown. Transfer the turkey breast to the carving board and tent with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Place turkey breast on a cutting board and slice the breast meat on an angle. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve.
