Best Blue Thunder Turkey Drumsticks Recipes

TURKEY DRUMSTICKS PERFECTO

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Hungry for turkey, and holidays are months away? This simple yet delicious recipe will satisfy the craving for sure! When done, make gravy with pan juices adding more chicken broth, if needed.

Provided by GINGERPET

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs

Time 3h55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 small turkey drumsticks
¼ cup salt
water to cover
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

Put turkey drumsticks in a large bowl with enough water to cover. Stir salt into water to dissolve.
Brine drumsticks in refrigerator for 2 hours; drain. Rinse drumsticks with clean water and pat dry.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Brush butter over drumsticks to coat; season with black pepper.
Pour chicken broth into a roasting pan. Lay turkey legs into the broth. Place a lid on the roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1644.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Fat 124.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 83 g, SaturatedFat 28.1 g, Sodium 2950.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TURKEY DRUMSTICKS

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The aroma of these drumsticks is awesome while cooking! The turkey is so tender, it just falls off the bones.-Sue Draheim

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 turkey drumsticks (12 ounces each)
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place drumsticks in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange onion over drumsticks. Pour tomatoes on top. Combine the water, bouillon, garlic, salt, oregano and basil; pour over onion. Sprinkle with parsley., Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours or until tender and a thermometer reads 180°.

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GRILLED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS

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Try something different this Thanksgiving and learn how to grill turkey drumsticks! These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks are easy to make, free up space in the oven and cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Brush drumsticks with butter mixture., Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Place turkey on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°,. Turn drumsticks occasionally throughout cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.