How to Cook Turkey Legs

We all enjoy turkey during the holidays, but nothing beats having turkey legs on any day. You can be confident in preparing turkey legs that will have others asking for more!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 turkey drumsticks (about 5 pounds total)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 dry bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary

You Won't Be Pulling Their Leg When You Say You Can Cook Turkey Legs

1. Rinse turkey and pat dry.

2. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, oregano and pepper.

3. Dust turkey with flour mixture; set remaining flour mixture aside.

4. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add turkey a few pieces at a time (do not crowd pan); cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a 4 to 6-quart baking pan.

5. Add onions and garlic to frying pan; cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

6. Add broth and wine, stirring to scrape browned bits free. Then add bay leaf, thyme and rosemary.

7. Pour broth mixture over turkey, cover and bake in a 350-degree oven until turkey is very tender when pierced, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

8. Lift turkey from baking pan and arrange in a serving dish.

9. Measure reserved flour mixture and blend with an equal amount of cold water; stir into pan juices. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.

10. Spoon some of the sauce over turkey; pour remainder in a small serving dish and offer to spoon over individual servings.

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