juicy turkey breast in the crock pot

this has been the recipe for crock pot turkey breast i have liked the best so far, after having tried a few over the past few thanksgivings. from recipetineats.com

ingredients

• 2 kg / 4 lb turkey breast, skin on, bone in or boneless (if using frozen, thaw it) (Note 1)
• ▢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)

Rub

• ▢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

directions

• Place Rub ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine, it should be a wet paste.
• Pat the turkey dry all over with paper towels. Slather with the Rub, using most for the side and top.
• Place the garlic, onion and thyme face down in the slow cooker. Place the turkey breast on top so it is elevated.
• Slow Cook on LOW for 6 hours (do not use high) or until internal temperature reads 165F/75C when thermometer is inserted into the middle. Check internal temperature at 5 hours if you can. (To roast, follow this recipe). 
• Remove turkey from the slow cooker (do not leave in slow cooker on Warm setting) and let it rest for 20 minutes before crisping the skin.

Crisp the Skin

• Preheat gril/broiler to high.
• Place an oven shelf 30cm / 1 foot from the heat source.
• Remove turkey breast from the slow cooker into a heatproof serving dish.
• Place on the oven shelf and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Keep an eye on it – it browns very quickly!
• Serve immediately with gravy on the side.