Are you yearning to venture beyond the traditional turkey dinner and embark on a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the realm of curried turkey legs, where succulent turkey meat is infused with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a delectable dish that will transport you to a world of flavors. In this article, we present a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect curried turkey legs, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient recommendations, and tips to ensure your culinary creation is nothing short of extraordinary. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we delve into the art of cooking curried turkey legs.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JERK TURKEY LEGS
Steps:
- Combine the oil, thyme, brown sugar, allspice, lime juice, garlic, chile peppers, ginger, scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Coat the turkey legs in the jerk marinade and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spread the turkey legs on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until the skin is golden brown all over and the turkey is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat, avoiding bone, should register at least 165 degrees F), 45 to 50 minutes.
- Serve the turkey legs topped with the cilantro, with lime wedges on the side.
FRIED TURKEY LEGS
Steps:
- In a large bowl or jumbo resealable plastic bag, combine the buttermilk, 1 tablespoon each of the paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, 1 teaspoon of the cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the turkey drumsticks and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat a tabletop deep-fryer or fill a large, wide pot with 3 inches of oil; heat the oil to 365 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with paper towels and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large paper grocery bag, combine the flour with the remaining 1 tablespoon paprika, garlic powder and onion powder and 1 teaspoon cayenne, as well as 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pat the turkey legs dry and add them to the bag. Fold the top of the bag to seal; shake vigorously to coat the turkey in the seasoned flour.
- Remove the turkey legs from the flour and shake off the excess. Fry the turkey in batches, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown, crispy and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat, avoiding bone, should register at least 165 degrees F), about 16 minutes. Transfer the fried turkey to the prepared baking pan and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining drumsticks. Return the oil to 365 degrees F between batches.
CURRIED TURKEY
With a tossed green salad and some fresh hot rolls, this dish makes an easy delicious meal! You'll like how the apple and curry flavors accent the meal. Here's another bonus - it's a good way to use up leftover turkey from holiday dinners.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and bouillon, stirring until bouillon is dissolved. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute apples and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, curry powder, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk mixture and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey and heat through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
BRAISED TURKEY LEGS
Slowly bring out the flavor and tenderness of turkey legs by cooking them low and slow with herbs such as fresh sage, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme. It's the perfect recipe for entertaining or an extra-special meal for your family.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Rinse turkey legs and pat dry; season all over with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat and add olive oil. Add turkey legs, skin side down, working in batches, if necessary. Cook, turning, until turkey legs are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer legs to a plate and discard all but 1 tablespoon of rendered fat from Dutch oven.
- Deglaze with white wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot and slightly reduced, 2 minutes. Lower heat to medium-high and add carrots, celery, and leeks to Dutch oven and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, sage, bay leaves, and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add turkey legs, skin side down; cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 40 minutes. Uncover, turn turkey legs, and continue cooking uncovered until legs are tender, 45 to 50 minutes more.
- Transfer turkey legs to a serving platter. Skim fat from top of braising liquid and discard; season braising liquid with salt and pepper, and spoon over turkey legs. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and thyme.
ROASTED TURKEY LEGS
This is a great way to have a small scale turkey dinner anytime of the year. Serve with rice, noodles, or dressing. This recipe can also be increased very easily.
Provided by KERYNE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 2h15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
- Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife downward into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each opening. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub with butter, and season with a little salt. Put the skin back into place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the legs in a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Add more water if needed while roasting, and baste occasionally with the juices or butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 73.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 399.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CURRIED TURKEY LEGS
Adopted! I was born and raised in a small village where most of the residesnt depended on their farm animals for their livelyhood. Our meat was mainly pork and chicken with an occasional pound of hamburger boutht at the butcher shop. Young calves were seldom eaten. The were shipped to market for cash. In those days, a young calf would bring about $75 which would buy a lot of school shoes. When I left home and started to work, I ate mainly in restaurants. I soon loved to enjoy the taste of lamb. In later years I was dining in a restaurant in North Africa, when a diner near me who had just ordered leg of lamb queried the waiter, "Did you know that if you fixed a turkey leg in this manner that it would taste just leg of lamb?" "Yes," the waiter replied, "That's what that is." When I was able to find two turkey legs in the bazaar, I bought them and took them back to my apartment and cooked them basically like this recipe. He was right they did taste just like curried log of lamb and at about a quarter of the price. I have been eating them ever since. I am happy to post this recipe because I know every who likes lamb will enjoy it immensely.
Provided by Queen Dragon Mom
Categories Curries
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown turkey legs in butter; remove from skillet.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet.
- Cook till onion is tender but not brown.
- Return meat to skillet.
- Add curry powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, gingerroot, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup water.
- Cover; simmer 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, till turkey is tender.
- Stir in flour.
- Cook and stir till thickened.
- Serve with cooked rice tossed with raw grated carrot.
- Pass curry condiments.
- This recipe cannot be distinguished from curried leg of lamb and is easily adapted to the Crockpot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234.5, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 611.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 161.5
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 thin or have a lot of skin.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the turkey legs in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids will help to add flavor and moisture to the meat. You can use a variety of different marinades, but some popular options include a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs; a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and rosemary; or a mixture of soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
- Cook the turkey legs slowly and evenly: Turkey legs take a long time to cook, so it's important to cook them slowly and evenly. This will help to ensure that the meat is cooked through and that it is tender and juicy. You can cook the turkey legs in the oven, in a slow cooker, or on the grill.
- Don't overcook the turkey legs: Overcooked turkey legs will be dry and tough. To prevent this, cook the turkey legs until they are cooked through, but not overcooked. You can check the doneness of the turkey legs by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the turkey legs with your favorite sides: Curried turkey legs can be served with a variety of different sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. You can also serve the turkey legs with a flavorful sauce, such as a curry sauce, a yogurt sauce, or a mint sauce.
Conclusion:
Curried turkey legs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your curried turkey legs are cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook turkey legs, give this recipe a try!
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