APPLE-BRAISED TURKEY THIGHS

Apple-Braised Turkey Thighs image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 turkey thighs (about 2 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
4 Cortland or Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored
2 cups unsweetened apple cider
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium Dutch oven or other ovenproof heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Add to pot, skin side down. Cook until skin is golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer turkey to a plate.
Add shallots to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add apples and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Return turkey, skin side up, to pot; add cider and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, then transfer to oven. Cook 1 1/2 hours. Uncover; cook 30 minutes more.
Remove pot from oven and transfer turkey to a cutting board. Skim fat from cooking liquid and stir in vinegar. Slice meat off bones (discard bones); remove skin, if desired. Serve turkey with apples and pan sauce.
Nutrition Information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 399
Fat: 10.6g (2.8g Saturated Fat)
Protein: 37.3g
Carbohydrates: 38.6g
Fiber: 3.5g