OVEN ROASTED TURKEY LEGS
Delicious turkey legs with sage, thyme and pomegranate molasses bring a hint of Thanksgiving to your dinner table.
Provided by Scott Simmons
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 4h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the salt and sugar into a large resealable bag. Pour in enough water to cover the turkey legs, and squeeze the bag to dissolve salt and sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to brine.
- In a saucepan, stir together the white wine, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, regular molasses, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Season with 1 tablespoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and pepper if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron will work well. Fry the turkey, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Place the pan with the turkey into the oven.
- Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and turn legs over. Season with some of the remaining thyme and sage, and spoon some of the sauce onto the legs to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
- Repeat the seasoning and baste with the sauce again, and return to the oven. Roast for 15 more minutes, then test for doneness. The internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Serve turkey with remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 996.4 calories, Carbohydrate 125.5 g, Cholesterol 303.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 71.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 12363.1 mg, Sugar 113.7 g
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Francis Lucero
[email protected]This is a great recipe for oven roasted turkey legs. The turkey legs were cooked to perfection and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jodi Camp
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the gravy was to die for.
Raheem Onibudo
[email protected]This is the best turkey leg recipe I have ever tried. The meat was cooked to perfection and the skin was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kesh Money
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey legs turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey legs.
cari l
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey legs were so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
JarrIDPLays GamEs
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey legs are always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.
Ariful islam Emon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for oven roasted turkey legs. The turkey legs were cooked to perfection and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ganesh Gautam
[email protected]I made this recipe for a family gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved the turkey legs. They were so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Melissa Crowder
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey legs turned out great! The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again.
Sileytivai Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey legs turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey legs.
Dan Laborde
[email protected]This is the best turkey leg recipe I have ever tried. The meat was cooked to perfection and the skin was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Alexandru Nistor
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the gravy was to die for.
Victoria Bishop
[email protected]This turkey leg recipe is a keeper! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.