Best 7 Roasted Turkey Drumsticks With Star Anise And Soy Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of roasted turkey drumsticks infused with the exotic aromas of star anise and soy sauce. This delectable dish promises a symphony of savory and aromatic sensations, making it a perfect centerpiece for your next special occasion meal or a cozy family dinner. With its crispy, golden-brown skin, tender and juicy meat, and the exquisite blend of spices and herbs, this recipe will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED TURKEY LEGS



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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

3 stalks celery stalks, cut in thirds
3 turkey legs
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
½ cup water, or as needed

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

ROASTED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS WITH STAR ANISE AND SOY SAUCE



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Back in 2011, Melissa Clark revisited the turkey. "Just because we don't think to make it the star of a meal in May doesn't mean turkey won't taste as good as it did in November," she wrote. She took several approaches: cooking the parts separately, then braising them slowly; simmering ground turkey with pancetta for a ragù; and this one, where turkey drumsticks are coated in a mixture featuring soy sauce, honey and star anise, then cooked in a 400-degree oven. It's a worthy weekend meal, or one for a weekday when work gets out early. Pair it with white rice, to sop up the reserved marinade.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
3 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
8 whole star anise
8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
5 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
4 large turkey drumsticks (about 6 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, honey, sherry, scallions, ginger, star anise and garlic. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Whisk in the oil. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pat the drumsticks dry; season with salt and pepper and place on prepared pan. Brush turkey all over with half the remaining marinade (leave as much of the solids in the saucepan as possible). Scatter star anise over drumsticks (some will fall on baking pan, and that's fine). Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Roast drumsticks, turning and basting with more of the marinade occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 64 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 2017 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROWN SUGAR-SOY TURKEY LEGS



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Roasting a whole bird is a chore, and Friendsgiving should be a fun, stress-free affair. Cut down on the turkey drama by roasting a pan of legs instead. Besides, everyone knows dark meat is the best part anyway. No more fighting over who gets the legs!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h10m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup salt
1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger
1/4 cup black peppercorns
4 star anise, optional
1 quart plus 1 cup orange juice
8 uncooked turkey legs
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1 bunch scallions (about 8), thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, minced

Steps:

  • For the brine: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Add the salt, ginger, peppercorns and star anise, if using. Turn the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Pour into a large container with 1 quart orange juice and 2 quarts water and stir well. Add the turkey legs and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight (no more than 18 hours).
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Remove the turkey legs from the brine and place on the prepared baking sheet. Mix together the remaining cup orange juice and 1 cup water and pour into the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the brown sugar with 1 cup water, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the sugar begins to melt. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the caramel begins to bubble, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour in the soy sauce 1/4 cup at a time (the caramel will bubble and steam, so keep it at an arm's distance and allow it to calm down between additions). Stir in the fish sauce, scallion whites, garlic and jalapenos. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer. Remove the foil from the turkey legs. Baste the turkey legs with half of the caramel sauce, flipping the legs over to coat both sides, and bake for another 20 minutes. Repeat the process with the remainder of the sauce, and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg registers 165 degrees F, about 15 more minutes. Remove to a serving dish and cover with foil, then allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with the scallion greens.

ROASTED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Roasted Turkey Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 turkey drumsticks (4 lb.)
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon lime zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients.
  • Sprinkle mixture over the drumsticks; rub into the drumsticks with your fingers.
  • Place turkey drumsticks in a large roasting pan.
  • Cover and roast at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 2 hours or until done.
  • Mix together BBQ sauce and lime peel.
  • Brush turkey drumsticks with BBQ sauce and continue baking for about 15-20 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 1251.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 21.1

TURKEY DRUMSTICKS PERFECTO



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Hungry for turkey, and holidays are months away? This simple yet delicious recipe will satisfy the craving for sure! When done, make gravy with pan juices adding more chicken broth, if needed.

Provided by GINGERPET

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 3h55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small turkey drumsticks
¼ cup salt
water to cover
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Put turkey drumsticks in a large bowl with enough water to cover. Stir salt into water to dissolve.
  • Brine drumsticks in refrigerator for 2 hours; drain. Rinse drumsticks with clean water and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush butter over drumsticks to coat; season with black pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth into a roasting pan. Lay turkey legs into the broth. Place a lid on the roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1644.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Fat 124.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 83 g, SaturatedFat 28.1 g, Sodium 2950.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SOY SIMMERED TURKEY LEGS



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From Slow Cookery. We like to add steamed broccoli to the sauce and serve over rice or Asian noodles.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 small dried hot red chili pepper
1/3 cup raisins
4 medium sized turkey drumsticks (4lbs total)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch, blended with
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili, and raisins.
  • Rinse turkey, pat dry and arrange on onion mixture.
  • Pour in sherry and soy sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until turkey pulls away from bones.
  • Lift turkey to a warm serving dish, and keep warm.
  • Blend in cornstarch mixture.
  • Increase heat to high for 10 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times until sauce is thickened.
  • Pour sauce over turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 726.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 15.7

ROASTED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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Of all the turkey recipes I've tried, I like this one best. The tender drumsticks have just a bit of zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 turkey drumsticks (12 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup red wine or additional chicken broth
5 teaspoons onion soup mix
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and white pepper. Add drumsticks, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a skillet, brown drumsticks on all sides in oil. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, broth, wine or additional broth, soup mix, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until flavors are blended. Add bay leaf. Pour sauce over the drumsticks. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Turn drumsticks; cover and bake 30-40 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and thermometer reads 180°. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey drumsticks: Look for drumsticks that are about the same size so they cook evenly. Fresh and plump turkey drumsticks are the best choice.
  • Make sure the turkey drumsticks are thawed: If you're using frozen turkey drumsticks, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or in a cold water bath for a few hours.
  • Pat the turkey drumsticks dry: Before cooking, pat the turkey drumsticks dry with paper towels. This will help the skin get crispy.
  • Season the turkey drumsticks generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to season the turkey drumsticks. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil to help the seasoning stick.
  • Roast the turkey drumsticks at a high temperature: This will help the skin get crispy and the meat stay moist. Roast the turkey drumsticks for 45-50 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
  • Baste the turkey drumsticks during cooking: This will help the skin get crispy and the meat stay moist. Baste the turkey drumsticks with melted butter or olive oil every 15-20 minutes.
  • Let the turkey drumsticks rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Let the turkey drumsticks rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Roasted turkey drumsticks with star anise and soy sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of savory and sweet flavors makes this dish a perfect choice for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey dish, give roasted turkey drumsticks with star anise and soy sauce a try.

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