TURKEY BRAISED WITH CRANBERRIES
Those who believe the best part of the Thanksgiving turkey is the day-after sandwiches with leftover cranberry sauce will welcome this recipe. It teams the relatively unappreciated drumsticks with the rarely used fresh cranberries to produce a dish of uncommon complexity.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tablespoon of butter with oil in deep skillet or casserole large enough for turkey legs to fit comfortably. Turn heat to medium high; after a minute add garlic and thyme. Cook for a minute, add turkey legs. Brown on both sides (they will brown unevenly, because of their shape), sprinkling with salt and pepper, and stirring garlic so it does not burn. Remove turkey.
- Add onion, mushrooms, sugar, pinch of salt, and some pepper, and cook; stir occasionally, and adjust heat so vegetables do not burn. When very soft, add 1 cup liquid, half the zest, and cranberries. Bring to boil, return turkey to pan; cover and adjust the heat for a steady simmer.
- Cook about 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes and adding more liquid if necessary, until meat is very tender. Taste sauce, and add more salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary. Remove meat; if sauce is soupy, raise heat and reduce a little; stir in remaining butter. Carve meat as neatly as you can; serve on a bed of sauce, garnish with remaining orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1373 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Obsa Juhar
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving dinner. The cranberries add a unique and delicious flavor that everyone will love. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sanjid khawas
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey is always tender and juicy, and the cranberries add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kids Smith.
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked to perfection and the cranberries add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Parker Fee
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a winner! The cranberries add a wonderful flavor to the turkey and the meat is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cee-water Marthen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked to perfection and the cranberries add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
evilbeardedman
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving dinner. The cranberries add a unique and delicious flavor that everyone will love. I highly recommend this recipe.
Saim Iqbal
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the cranberries added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Mohammad Mamun
[email protected]This was my first time making turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked perfectly. The cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Jauzy Kulczyk
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cranberries add a wonderful flavor to the turkey and the meat is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Komnie Casper
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey is always tender and juicy, and the cranberries add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shauntel hook
[email protected]My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. We will definitely be making this again.
Ahmedahmed Ahmed
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the cranberries added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Amyrah
[email protected]This was the best turkey I have ever made! The cranberries gave it a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Farhankhan009
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the cranberries added a festive touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving dinner.
Mariah Taylor
[email protected]This turkey recipe was a hit with my family! The cranberries added a delicious tartness that complemented the savory turkey. I will definitely be making this again.