Best 3 Renaissance Festival Turkey Legs Recipes
At Renaissance festivals, turkey legs are a staple food, offering a taste of history and a hearty meal. These succulent and smoky turkey legs are marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted to perfection. The result is a juicy, flavorful dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. This article presents two mouthwatering recipes for Renaissance festival turkey legs: a classic roasted turkey leg and a spicy Cajun-spiced turkey leg. Both recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delicious and authentic Renaissance festival experience. So grab your apron, fire up the grill or oven, and get ready to indulge in the delectable flavors of these iconic turkey legs.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FESTIVAL TURKEY LEGS
Looking for a great festival turkey leg recipe? Look no further. This is the closest you'll get to those famous legs served at fairs and festivals.
Provided by Derrick Riches
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brush with the turkey legs honey and sprinkle them with the steak seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 75 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TURKEY LEGS
The title says it all. You can use any chicken seasoning, like McCormick Montreal Chicken Spice Grill Mates. I use a chicken barbecue spice rub that is local here. You can also replace the barbecue sauce with a grilling sauce like McCormick Mesquite Grilling Sauce Grill Mates. I just happen to prefer to use what I already have around. One more thing, it is probably best to finish the legs off in a smoker, but of course must of us only have a grill. You can always add wood chips to the grill and get the same effect. Either will do fine!
Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo
Categories Poultry
Time 6h55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pat turkey legs dry with a paper towel. You can also remove the skin to cut back on the cholesterol and fat.
- Mix 3 tbsp barbecue chicken spice blend, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 3 cups water in a pan or bag and marinate legs for 6 hours, turning once.
- Drain off 1/2 liquid, and salt lightly with more barbecue chicken spice blend (about 1 tablespoons.).
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F Turn legs over at 20 minutes.
- Heat grill and and transfer turkey legs when bake time is done.
- Brush on the barbecue sauce during the last 7 minutes of the grilling process; turn over legs and brush on the other side.
- Cook until a desirable brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1191.6, Fat 54.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 673.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Sugar 2, Protein 159.4
FESTIVAL AND THEME PARK TURKEY LEGS
We love the turkey legs they serve at the local Flea Market, the Colorado Rennaissance Festival and at our theme parks, so we sought out the recipe and now use this excellent version to indulge in that tasty finger [hand] food.This is supposedly the authentic recipe used by turkey leg vendors at fairs and festivals. Boiling the turkey legs first may seem like cheating but if you have to make thousands of them to sell you don't want to have them sitting on your grill for 20 to 30 minutes before you sell them. Original recipe from the About.com website. For easy serving, after grilling, wrap the bottom end of the legs in aluminum foil and a napkin or paper towel to make a great "holder".
Provided by Major K.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine soda, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper and onion slices in a large pot.
- Bring to a low boil and add turkey legs.
- Boil over a medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the turkey legs register an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill.
- Place onion slices on the heated grill and put the turkey legs on top of the onion slices.
- Brush with honey and sprinkle with steak seasoning and pepper.
- Grill over a medium heat for about 15 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Turn as needed.
- The skin should be crispy brown when the turkey legs are done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1462.1, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 839.8, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 63.6, Protein 160.4
Tips:
- Choose a large, fresh turkey leg for the best flavor and texture.
- Marinate the turkey leg for several hours or overnight to enhance the flavor.
- When grilling the turkey leg, cook it over medium-low heat to prevent it from burning.
- Baste the turkey leg with the marinade or a mixture of butter and herbs to keep it moist.
- Cook the turkey leg until it is cooked through, but not dry. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey leg rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
Renaissance festival turkey legs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the savory marinade and the smoky flavor of the grill makes for a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you are attending a Renaissance festival or simply looking for a fun and easy way to cook turkey, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, be sure to give these Renaissance festival turkey legs a try.
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