Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey (Tender, Crispy Skin) - Zest Plate - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 kg / 4 lb turkey breast, skin on, bone in or boneless (if using frozen, thaw it)
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally
• 1 onion (brown, yellow or white), unpeeled, cut in half
• 5 sprigs of thyme (or 2 tsp dried thyme leaves)
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 5 grinds of black pepper
• 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp olive oil
• Chicken stock/broth (or water), for topping up liquid if needed
• 4 tbsp / 50g butter
• 1/4 cup / 35g flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste