Oven Braised Turkey Legs
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There's no need to make an entire turkey when you can make delicious turkey drumsticks. Give each guest a deliciously braised whole turkey leg for Thanksgiving dinner!
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INGREDIENTS
– Olive oil
– Fresh turkey legs, skin on
– Salt, black pepper
– Garlic powder
For the braising liquid:
– Apple cider
– Turkey stock
– Olive oil
– Red onion, chopped
– Red delicious apple
– Nutmeg, cinnamon
– Allspice
– fresh herbs for garnish
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1. PREP
Preheat your oven to 350F. Pat the turkey legs dry, then season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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2. SAUTE ONIONS
In a large Dutch oven add olive oil and heat on medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, set aside.
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3. SEAR THE TURKEY
Increase the burner temperature. Add the turkey skin-side down. Sear the turkey for about 4 minutes per side, then set aside.
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4. ADD INGREDIENTS
Add sliced apples to the bottom of Dutch oven, then nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Add onions & apple cider, then add the seared turkey.
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5. ROAST THE TURKEY
Pour turkey stock around the turkey legs. Cover the Dutch oven, then roast the turkey legs for 1.5 hours.
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5. SERVE
Remove the cover, and roast uncovered for the last 30 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs
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