ORANGEY TURKEY LEGS

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Hearty turkey drumsticks are marinated and basted with a tangy orange marinade. This is great for leftovers, but also a fine way to enjoy turkey throughout the year!

Provided by Cooking Poetess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
ΒΌ cup vegetable oil
2 turkey drumsticks
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, mix the orange segments, vinegar, and brown sugar. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag, and mix in the reserved mandarin orange liquid and oil. Place the turkey drumsticks in the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the marinated turkey drumsticks on the baking sheet, and season with salt.
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 1 hour, basting often with the remaining orange mixture, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 397.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

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