Best Slow Cooker Turkey Legs Recipes

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Provided by kmdennis

Time 7h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 turkey legs
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 12x16-inch squares of aluminum foil

Steps:

Wash the turkey legs, and shake off excess moisture. Sprinkle each turkey leg with about 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Wrap the leg tightly in aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining legs.
Place the wrapped turkey legs into a slow cooker with no liquids or other ingredients. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until the meat is very tender, 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 101.9 mg

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoon butter
4 turkey Legs
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup carrots sliced 1/2" thick
1/3 cup celery 1/2" thick
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3-4 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs I used Basil, Rosemary and Oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 Tablespoon heavy cream or unsalted butter optional, I used butter
Rice couscous, or mashed potatoes to serve

Steps:

In large heavy skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium high heat. Brown turkey legs and transfer to crock pot. Add onion, celery, garlic and carrots to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil make sure to scrape up any brown bits. Let wine reduce for 2-3 minutes then add herbs and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into crock pot, season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours ( or Low for 4-6 hours).
To finish the gravy: Transfer turkey legs and vegetables to plate when done and cover to keep warm. Pour the sauce through a strainer into a small saucepan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of water, then add to the sauce. Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes.Remove from heat, stir in cream until it is hot or the butter just until it melts. Serve.