TURKEY BRAISED WITH CRANBERRIES
Those who believe the best part of the Thanksgiving turkey is the day-after sandwiches with leftover cranberry sauce will welcome this recipe. It teams the relatively unappreciated drumsticks with the rarely used fresh cranberries to produce a dish of uncommon complexity.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tablespoon of butter with oil in deep skillet or casserole large enough for turkey legs to fit comfortably. Turn heat to medium high; after a minute add garlic and thyme. Cook for a minute, add turkey legs. Brown on both sides (they will brown unevenly, because of their shape), sprinkling with salt and pepper, and stirring garlic so it does not burn. Remove turkey.
- Add onion, mushrooms, sugar, pinch of salt, and some pepper, and cook; stir occasionally, and adjust heat so vegetables do not burn. When very soft, add 1 cup liquid, half the zest, and cranberries. Bring to boil, return turkey to pan; cover and adjust the heat for a steady simmer.
- Cook about 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes and adding more liquid if necessary, until meat is very tender. Taste sauce, and add more salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary. Remove meat; if sauce is soupy, raise heat and reduce a little; stir in remaining butter. Carve meat as neatly as you can; serve on a bed of sauce, garnish with remaining orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1373 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Jabir Rain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I have to admit that this recipe was really good. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce was a perfect complement.
Dolores Williams
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was absolutely amazing. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the cranberry sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Sereana Ravutuba
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out delicious. The cranberry sauce was a little too tart for my taste, but I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Lavinia Knee McAuliffe
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect complement.
Safaa Chahed
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The turkey was dry and tough, and the cranberry sauce was too sweet. I won't be making this recipe again.
Reuben Ogheneyole
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe was amazing! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the cranberry sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sk Jihad
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Mohammed Adamu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Cari Pellot
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out dry and overcooked. The cranberry sauce was good, but not enough to save the dish.
Muhammad waqas Muhammad waqas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I have to admit that this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce really brought it all together.
Angela Gilman
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was absolutely delicious. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the cranberry sauce was a perfect complement. My guests were raving about it.
Henry Arevalo
[email protected]Great recipe, easy to follow and the turkey was perfectly cooked. The cranberry sauce was a little too tart for my taste, but that's just personal preference.
Cali Lukaaaku
[email protected]Wow, this turkey recipe with cranberries was a hit! The meat came out so tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce added a perfect tangy sweetness. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.