How to make Tender Braised Turkey Legs
These Braised Turkey Legs are perfect for Sunday roast. The legs are braised and roasted in a white wine and vegetable stock and slow cooked for an abundance of flavor.
Life is about trying different things. Not sure what possessed me to buy turkey legs at the store but they were calling me! Maybe because I’ve never seen legs sold separately but its a great way to have that beautiful turkey roast with less effort and time.
Unlike braised chicken, turkey gives a more robust and slightly gamey flavor which works well for roasting.
Turkey legs are also pretty massive so you can feed 2 people from one leg alone. Not to mention they look pretty cool on your plate.
Braising Turkey Legs
Braising Meat involves searing the skin to hold in the meats moisture then slow roasting in the oven for a long period of time. This results in a super moist and tender meat which is why Turkey legs are such a good choice for braising.
Turkey legs are known for having a lot of connective tissue and bone, however once it has been slow roasted for hours it can literally fall of the bone.
The White wine stock pairs really well with the turkey meat giving it a well rounded balance of flavors.
Roasting Times
Roasting times will vary depending on the size of the legs. 1.5 to 2 hours was a good roasting time for my Turkey legs which were both around 1 kilo each.
Recommendations
If you are a lover of poultry see a few of our other dinner recipes
- Incredibly Super Moist Turkey meatloaf you will love
- How to Spatchcock Like a Pro with Healthy Herb Roasted Chicken
- You don’t need a grill to make Jerk BBQ Chicken
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How to Make Braised Turkey Legs
AuthorsefordCategorydinner ideas, TurkeyDifficultyBeginnerThese Braised Turkey Legs are roasted in a white wine vegetable stock and slow cooked for a tender meat with an abundance of flavor.
First, wash Turkey legs with lemon and vinegar water then pat dry. Make incisions into the meat to allow the seasonings to permeate and rub the legs thoroughly with olive oil, the dry rub, green seasoning and pepper sauce (both optional). Let them marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Next, Heat a Saucepan or Pot large enough to fit the legs then add 1 or 2 tbsp of oil depending on how large the turkey legs are. Sear them on all sides to seal the skin then remove and rest into a roasting pan.
In the same saucepan, toss in the stock ingredients and saute for 10 minutes followed by the white wine. Cook until the alcohol has cooked away then pour into the roasting pan along with 2 cups of stock.
Cover the pan with 2 or 3 sheets of foil and place into the oven for 1 hour, basting throughout.
After an hour, baste then return back to the oven uncovered for a remaining 30 minutes. Once the skin has browned and formed a crisp crust it is ready.
If you wish to have a smooth gravy take the broth and vegetables and place them into a blender with 1/2 tsp of browning liquid and blend until smooth. Taste to see if it is to your liking then serve.
Ingredients
Directions
First, wash Turkey legs with lemon and vinegar water then pat dry. Make incisions into the meat to allow the seasonings to permeate and rub the legs thoroughly with olive oil, the dry rub, green seasoning and pepper sauce (both optional). Let them marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Next, Heat a Saucepan or Pot large enough to fit the legs then add 1 or 2 tbsp of oil depending on how large the turkey legs are. Sear them on all sides to seal the skin then remove and rest into a roasting pan.
In the same saucepan, toss in the stock ingredients and saute for 10 minutes followed by the white wine. Cook until the alcohol has cooked away then pour into the roasting pan along with 2 cups of stock.
Cover the pan with 2 or 3 sheets of foil and place into the oven for 1 hour, basting throughout.
After an hour, baste then return back to the oven uncovered for a remaining 30 minutes. Once the skin has browned and formed a crisp crust it is ready.
If you wish to have a smooth gravy take the broth and vegetables and place them into a blender with 1/2 tsp of browning liquid and blend until smooth. Taste to see if it is to your liking then serve.
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Turkey legs reminds me of the baton that fred carries in the Flintstones cartoon. Braised meats are just always tender and flavorful.
Wow Yes! LOL One of my old favorite saturday morning toons! Braised meats are definitely the best and we love us some gravy! Thank You!!