Can you cook raw ground turkey in a crock pot?

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1. Can you cook raw ground turkey in a crock pot?
2. Can I prepare my turkey the day before?
3. Can I keep turkey warm in crockpot?
4. How do you keep a turkey warm for 2 hours?
5. Should I cook turkey covered or uncovered?

Can you cook raw ground turkey in a crock pot?

From a safety point of view, assuming you don't overload your slow cooker, and it comes up to safe temperatures (140 F, 60 C) in less than two hours (preferably much less), it is perfectly safe to begin cooking in a slow cooker with raw ground meat.

Can I prepare my turkey the day before?

The night before Thanksgiving, completely unwrap the turkey. ... I recommend doing this the night before so that you can make sure that the cavity of the turkey is thawed out. If it is still a little icy, it should thaw overnight now that you unwrapped the turkey and took the neck and giblets out.

Can I keep turkey warm in crockpot?

You can keep just about any food warm in a crockpot. ... If you carve your turkey in advance and need to re-heat it, don't do it in the slow-cooker: That beautifully crackly skin will become soft and soggy.

How do you keep a turkey warm for 2 hours?

Cover the food with foil and keep it in an oven that is set between 150 F (65.

Should I cook turkey covered or uncovered?

Always cook your turkey until the skin is a light golden color. Cover your roasting pan with a lid or foil and cook covered for 2 hours (depending on size of your bird) and uncovered for the remaining time. ... However, basting will not make your turkey moister, but it promotes even browning of the skin.