Best 3 Baked Turkey Legs Recipes
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. And what's more traditional than a roasted turkey? But if you're looking for a change of pace this year, why not try baked turkey legs? They're just as flavorful and juicy as a whole turkey, but they're much easier to prepare.
This article will provide you with three mouthwatering recipes for baked turkey legs. The first recipe is for a classic roasted turkey leg with garlic and herbs. The second recipe is for a more flavorful turkey leg with a honey-mustard glaze. And the third recipe is for a spicy turkey leg with a chipotle-lime sauce.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and juicy turkey legs. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started!
BAKED TURKEY LEGS CONNIE'S
Have you ever had the urge for roasted turkey but didn't want to roast an entire turkey? Well, this baked turkey leg recipe is your answer. It's all the flavors you get from a whole roasted turkey, but you just get juicy dark met. So easy to prepare, these turkey legs have the perfect balance of seasoning and a slight citrus...
Provided by Connie Ottman
Categories Turkey
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Rinse turkey legs and pat dry. Slip the skin of the turkey back over the leg. This is done by slipping your fingers between the skin and meat of the leg.
- 2. Smear butter onto meat on both sides of the leg.
- 3. Sprinkle meat with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Secure skin back over the leg.
- 5. Cover legs on both side with lemon or orange zest.
- 6. Place foil in the bottom of a long rectangular pan. If you wish, dice carrots and celery and add to pan.
- 7. Add chicken broth to pan.
- 8. Place turkey legs in pan.
- 9. Roast legs at 350 degrees for one hour and twenty minutes.
- 10. CAUTION: Do not over bake and since ovens are different, start checking on the turkey leg temperature after one hour. Turkey temperature should be 175 degrees when you take it from the oven.
- 11. When ready, take turkey legs from oven and let rest 15 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- 12. Taste your broth. If it's to your liking, spoon on turkey legs. If not, add salt, pepper, and a little butter and warm. Then spoon over turkey legs.
DELICIOUS OVEN-BAKED CRANBERRY BARBECUE CHICKEN (OR TURKEY LEGS)
This is SOOOO good! You can double the complete recipe and bake in a roaster pan, throw in a chopped green bell pepper and/or a jalapeno pepper also if desired! Four small turkey legs can be used in place of the chicken, if using larger turkey legs then double the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce, also the cooking time will need to be increased.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 26m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; cook on both side until lightly browned, then place the chicken skin-side up into the baking dish (leave the drippings in the pan).
- Add in the onion, celery, garlic and cayenne pepper (if using) adding in a little more oil if needed; sate for about 3 minutes; stir in the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce; bring to a light simmer, stirring until completey combined, then pour over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through, basting with the sauce a couple times during baking.
- Delicious!
BAKED TURKEY LEGS
I love these recipe with mashed potatoes and gravy. My family loves it when I cook this one trust me there is no left overs.
Provided by zina eddy
Categories Turkey
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 250 Wash turkey legs under cold running water place in baking dish and season according to taste. Add remaining ingredients and seal tightly with aluminun foil. Place in a preheated oven and allow to cook over 4 hours.
- 2. If you desire gray pour pan drippings into a saucepan. Combine 3 tablespoon of flour with 1 cup of water mix well removing lumps and rapidly adding your pan drippings while stirring.
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey legs: Look for turkey legs that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid legs that are bruised or have any signs of damage.
- Brine the turkey legs: Brining is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the turkey legs. To brine the legs, simply soak them in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar for several hours or overnight.
- Use a flavorful rub: A rub is a great way to add even more flavor to the turkey legs. There are many different rubs you can use, so choose one that you think your family will enjoy. Some popular rubs include garlic and herb rub, lemon and pepper rub, and chili and cumin rub.
- Cook the turkey legs low and slow: The best way to cook turkey legs is to cook them low and slow. This will help to keep the meat moist and juicy. Cook the turkey legs at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey legs rest before carving: Once the turkey legs are cooked, let them rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Baked turkey legs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey legs turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a simple but flavorful meal, give baked turkey legs a try.
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