OVEN ROASTED TURKEY LEGS
Delicious turkey legs with sage, thyme and pomegranate molasses bring a hint of Thanksgiving to your dinner table.
Provided by Scott Simmons
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 4h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the salt and sugar into a large resealable bag. Pour in enough water to cover the turkey legs, and squeeze the bag to dissolve salt and sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to brine.
- In a saucepan, stir together the white wine, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, regular molasses, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Season with 1 tablespoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and pepper if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron will work well. Fry the turkey, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Place the pan with the turkey into the oven.
- Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and turn legs over. Season with some of the remaining thyme and sage, and spoon some of the sauce onto the legs to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
- Repeat the seasoning and baste with the sauce again, and return to the oven. Roast for 15 more minutes, then test for doneness. The internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Serve turkey with remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 996.4 calories, Carbohydrate 125.5 g, Cholesterol 303.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 71.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 12363.1 mg, Sugar 113.7 g
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Adnan Khan123
[email protected]I made these turkey legs for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way t
Matiyas
[email protected]These turkey legs were amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Yogilatin Caldwell
[email protected]These turkey legs were a bit dry, but still flavorful. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Gam R.B. D
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these turkey legs were actually really good! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook tur
T H E IQBAL
[email protected]These turkey legs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Messi Leo
[email protected]I made these turkey legs for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way t
Mahbadu Bawah
[email protected]These turkey legs were amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
tahir abbasi
[email protected]These turkey legs were a bit dry, but still flavorful. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Thamang Jayden
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these turkey legs were actually really good! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook tur
Wazua Wazua
[email protected]These turkey legs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
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[email protected]I made these turkey legs for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way t
Ron Owens
[email protected]These turkey legs were amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.