Cooking turkey drumsticks in a crock pot is a simple and convenient way to prepare a delicious and hearty meal. This method of cooking allows the turkey drumsticks to become tender and juicy, while infusing them with flavor from the herbs and spices used in the recipe. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, cooking turkey drumsticks in the crock pot is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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SLOW COOKER TURKEY LEGS
This makes a yummy mini-Thanksgiving, which my girls and husband love! I serve this with jellied cranberry sauce, quick stuffing, and gravy.
Provided by kmdennis
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 7h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the turkey legs, and shake off excess moisture. Sprinkle each turkey leg with about 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Wrap the leg tightly in aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining legs.
- Place the wrapped turkey legs into a slow cooker with no liquids or other ingredients. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until the meat is very tender, 7 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 101.9 mg
CROCK POT TURKEY LEGS
Crock Pot Turkey Legs are a budget friendly alternative to whole birds for holiday meals and weeknight dinners!
Provided by Mikey
Categories Main
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large stock pot dissolve salt and sugar in warm water.
- Add soy and Worchestershire sauces along with celery seed and Country French herb mix.
- Place thawed turkey legs in pot and cover with water.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- After brining, remove turkey from brine and rinse off with water.
- Place turkey legs in slow cooker and cook on low until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees (about 6-8 hours on low).
- Optional step: For those that want to eat the legs with skin-on, you may want to place your legs on a cookie sheet and place under a broiler for a few minutes, watching very closely and rotating as necessary to brown up the skin.
- Serve and enjoy!
TURKEY DRUMSTICKS IN THE CROCK POT
The grocery here often has fresh turkey legs and they're very inexpensive. I make this recipe using 4 or 6, however many happen to be in the package. I then take the meat off the bone and use it in recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Poultry
Time 9h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place turkey legs in Crock pot. Sprinkle with onion soup mix. Add 1/4 cup water.
- Cook on low 9-10 hours until done.
- Juice can be thickened with flour or cornstarch for gravy.
TURKEY LEG POT ROAST
Well-seasoned turkey legs and tender veggies make this meal ideal for a crisp fall day. Moist and satisfying, the recipe from Rick and Vegas Pearson of Cadillac, Michigan couldn't be more comforting!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Place drumsticks over vegetables. Sprinkle with the seasoned salt, thyme, parsley and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 5-1/2 hours or until turkey is tender. If desired, top with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 1416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 54g protein.
EASY CROCK POT TURKEY LEGS
Turkey legs taste great prepared with the oil alone or with the oil and seasonings both. A flavorful option is to use the oil with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme as seasonings. You may make gravy with the drippings or use it as turkey broth in soup and other recipes. The broth is especially good in Progresso BestLife lentil soup to which you also add some leftover turkey and some turkey ham cubes. An oval slow cooker is easiest fit for turkey legs. Put an oval rack under legs and watch cooking time if you want firmer legs, often separate from broth.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories Poultry
Time 5h5m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place an oval meat rack in a slow cooker lightly coated with 1 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil for 200 degrees maximum heat.
- Brush legs lightly with 1 tbsp.liquified extra virgin oil.
- Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over turkey legs.
- Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or until tender. Alternatively, cook on high about 5 1/2-6 hours. This recipe assumes low temperature is at least 185 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1253.2, Fat 63.9, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 603.8, Protein 159.4
TURKEY DRUMSTICKS
The aroma of these drumsticks is awesome while cooking! The turkey is so tender, it just falls off the bones.-Sue Draheim
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place drumsticks in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange onion over drumsticks. Pour tomatoes on top. Combine the water, bouillon, garlic, salt, oregano and basil; pour over onion. Sprinkle with parsley., Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours or until tender and a thermometer reads 180°.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CROCK POT TURKEY LEGS
Turkey legs taste great prepared with the oil alone or with the oil and seasonings both. A flavorful option is to use the oil with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme as seasonings. You may make gravy with the drippings or use it as turkey broth in soup and other recipes. The broth is especially good in Progresso BestLife lentil soup to which you also add some leftover turkey and some turkey ham cubes. An oval slow cooker is easiest fit for turkey legs. Put an oval rack under legs and watch cooking time if you want firmer legs, often separate from broth.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories Poultry
Time 5h5m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place an oval meat rack in a slow cooker lightly coated with 1 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil for 200 degrees maximum heat.
- Brush legs lightly with 1 tbsp.liquified extra virgin oil.
- Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over turkey legs.
- Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or until tender. Alternatively, cook on high about 5 1/2-6 hours. This recipe assumes low temperature is at least 185 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1253.2, Fat 63.9, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 603.8, Protein 159.4
SLOW-COOKED TURKEY LEGS
Kids love this. Even my husband, who doesn't like dark poultry meat, loves this. Elevating the turkey out of the liquid results in better turkey skin.
Provided by Pamela Roza
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 15h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Rub on turkey legs. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Dissolve bouillon cube in water in a bowl. Pour into the slow cooker.
- Form aluminum foil into a coil shape, at least 1 inch in height. Line it to the bottom of slow cooker. Rest the turkey legs on the aluminum foil, above the liquid.
- Cook on Low until meat starts to fall apart, about 7 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 303.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 70.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1117.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
Tips:
- Use a slow cooker liner: This will make cleanup a breeze, especially if you are using a sticky sauce.
- Brown the turkey drumsticks before cooking: This will help to brown the skin and add extra flavor.
- Add vegetables to the slow cooker: This will help to round out the meal and make it more nutritious.
- Use a variety of spices and seasonings: This will help to create a flavorful dish.
- Cook the turkey drumsticks on low for 6-8 hours: This will ensure that the meat is cooked through and tender.
Conclusion:
Cooking turkey drumsticks in the crock pot is a great way to make a delicious and easy meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for an easy and delicious meal, try cooking turkey drumsticks in the crock pot.
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