BRAISED TURKEY LEGS

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Cook turkey legs separately from the breasts and be prepared for the greatest holiday-food "Aha!" moment ever.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Thanksgiving     Bon Appétit     turkey     Braise     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Carrot     One-Pot Meal     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skin-on turkey drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 skin-on, bone-in turkey thighs (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large leeks, whites and pale greens, chopped
6 celery stalks, thinly sliced
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/2 cup chopped leaves
4 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs sage
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 small carrots, tops trimmed, carrots halved lengthwise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Season turkey with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Working in batches, cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15-20 minutes per batch; transfer to a large plate.
  • Add onion, leeks, celery, and garlic to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-8 minutes. Add wine, parsley, and thyme and sage sprigs; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes.
  • Return turkey to pot and add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through and liquid is reduced by half, 2 1/2-3 hours. Add carrots and cook, uncovered, until carrots are soft and meat is falling off the bone, 35-45 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer turkey and carrots to a platter. Strain sauce; serve alongside. Top with chives and 1/2 cup chopped parsley.

Tawhid jamil Hasan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey legs turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Richards
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual turkey dinner. The turkey legs were moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzaib Soomro
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I've never made turkey legs before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey legs were tender and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ahmedyassine benlahssen
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey legs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahim Uddin
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the turkey legs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamirhossain Jesan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The turkey legs were moist and tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Urshika Kasaju
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey legs turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Chinoso
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual turkey dinner. The turkey legs were moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jasmine Jasmin
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I've never made turkey legs before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey legs were tender and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mya Gunn
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey legs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


James Columbus
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the turkey legs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Clay ethan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The turkey legs were moist and tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KHAN Op Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey legs turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and flavorful and the sauce was rich and savory.


Twaib Headerson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey legs are always juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


bunyod buranov
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey legs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Chathurani Nimalarathna
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My family loved this recipe! The turkey legs were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.