Best Oven Roasted Turkey Legs Recipes
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY LEGS
Delicious turkey legs with sage, thyme and pomegranate molasses bring a hint of Thanksgiving to your dinner table.
Provided by Scott Simmons
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 4h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the salt and sugar into a large resealable bag. Pour in enough water to cover the turkey legs, and squeeze the bag to dissolve salt and sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to brine.
- In a saucepan, stir together the white wine, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, regular molasses, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Season with 1 tablespoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and pepper if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron will work well. Fry the turkey, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Place the pan with the turkey into the oven.
- Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and turn legs over. Season with some of the remaining thyme and sage, and spoon some of the sauce onto the legs to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
- Repeat the seasoning and baste with the sauce again, and return to the oven. Roast for 15 more minutes, then test for doneness. The internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Serve turkey with remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 996.4 calories, Carbohydrate 125.5 g, Cholesterol 303.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 71.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 12363.1 mg, Sugar 113.7 g
EASY OVEN ROASTED BARBECUE TURKEY LEGS
A very easy and delicious turkey dish! I most always make this dish with recipe#186700 on the side, it goes so well together! You can also make this with chicken legs or pieces, just reduce the cooking time. This recipe can be doubled.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Poultry
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the flour with salt, pepper and chili powder.
- Dredge/coat the turkey legs with the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, brown the turkey legs on all sides.
- Transfer the browned legs to a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, fresh garlic (if using), water, onion, green pepper and the bouillon cube; spoon over the turkey.
- Cover the pan with heavy foil.
- Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
- Uncover; and bake for 1 hour, basting occasionally or until the turkey legs are tender.
- ***NOTE*** the ingredients for the sauce may be doubled if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1356.1, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 579.5, Sodium 1125, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.1, Protein 160.6
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