EASY ROASTED TURKEY LEGS

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Never fight over the last drumstick again! Additional legs are an absolute Thanksgiving necessity, and also used in place of a whole turkey.

Provided by Chef Pisces

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 1 1, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 turkey legs
1 1/2 cups butter
5 tablespoons black pepper
7 tablespoons onion powder
5 tablespoons salt
3 (16 ounce) cartons turkey broth or 3 (16 ounce) cartons stock

Steps:

  • In a large bowl pour in all of the Turkey Broth/Stock (Could also be Chicken Stock) and marinate the uncooked Turkey Legs overnight, or at least 3 hours, in the refrigerator.
  • After 3-8 hours in the refrigerator, take a large roasting pan with a wire rack, remove the refrigerated legs from the bowl of broth---use tongs and place directly on the roasting rack/pan. Sprinkle generous amount of salt, black pepper, and onion powder on each leg. Spread foil across the top of the roasting pan to keep the legs covered while roasting in a pre-heated 350F oven.
  • Meanwhile, melt a stick of butter in a saucepan---until it's liquified.
  • 8 legs usually take about 1hour and 45 minutes to fully cook. The legs need to be turned/flipped with tongs, basted (brushed with the melted butter) and then re-seasoned with just the onion powder and black pepper--- every 20 minutes during roasting.
  • Turkey legs are usually done after insterting a meat thermometer that registers 175F in the thickest part of the leg, however, they do keep cooking even after they're removed from the oven.
  • The cooked turkey pan juices and drippings are usually used to flavor gravy and stuffing.

RATAN SARKAR
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can serve the turkey legs with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even salad.


Larry Carter79
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These turkey legs are a great way to impress your guests. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Kent Farmer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey legs are always cooked perfectly.


Fridah John
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This is the best roasted turkey leg recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.


Francisca Akosua Adofowaa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The turkey legs are always cooked perfectly and the gravy is to die for.


Malik Gray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made a big batch of turkey legs and then used the leftovers in sandwiches and salads.


tanvir mubarik
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed these roasted turkey legs. They were so tender and juicy, and the skin was nice and crispy.


Parveizkhan Khan
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone raved about it. The turkey legs were perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious.


carlos guanoquiza
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These turkey legs are so flavorful and moist. I love the crispy skin and the tender meat.


Nopur Biswas Hori Nopur Biswas Hori
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I love how easy this recipe is. I can just throw everything in the oven and forget about it until it's done.


Sajjad Mastoi
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted turkey legs. They're always delicious and everyone loves them.


Jorge
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The turkey legs were so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.