BRAISED DARK MEAT TURKEY

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This recipe is adapted from a Food Network recipe by Chef David Lieberman. I have changed it to cook in a Crock-Pot or slow cooker. The original recipe called for 1 cup of pitted, oil cured olives, to be cooked in with the meat. If you like the strong flavor of olives, you can serve some on the side. This dish may be served over egg noodles, soft polenta, rice or potatoes.

Provided by cathyfood

Time 6h20m

Yield 1 large pot, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 lbs turkey drumsticks, and thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion
4 large carrots
4 stalks celery
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
12 ounces lager beer
8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 large sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Generously salt and pepper the turkey.
  • Clean and cut onion, carrots and celery into 1/2 inch dice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown turkey pieces evenly all over. Cook in batches if necessary. Place browned turkey pieces in slow cooker.
  • Reduce heat under skillet and add onion, carrots and celery, cook until tender.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until mixed.
  • Add broth, vinegar, beer, and garlic cloves, stir until mixed.
  • Pour vegetable mixture into slow cooker over turkey. Add rosemary sprigs.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until meat falls from bone easily when nudged with a fork. Remove rosemary sprigs. Debone meat and serve with sauce. Serve oil-cured olives on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 161.2, Sodium 390.4, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 47

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