turkey leg

Have you ever had the urge for roasted turkey but didn't want to roast an entire turkey? Well, this baked turkey leg recipe is your answer. It's all the flavors you get from a whole roasted turkey, but you just get juicy dark met. So easy to prepare, these turkey legs have the perfect balance of seasoning and a slight citrus...

Baked Turkey Legs Connie's

turkey legs

butter,

poultry seasoning (more if you like)

salt and pepper,

lemon zested

chicken broth

stalk(s) celery, peeled and diced (optional)

carrots, diced (optional)

Tender meat and crispy skin, a turkey leg slow-cooked in the oven, I can't think of a tastier and easier way of cooking turkey.

Oven Slow-Cooked Turkey Leg

turkey leg of about 1.7 kg/ 3.7 lbs

Dijon mustard

onions

garlic

carrot

parsley root

red bell pepper

bay leaves

ml/ chicken stock

fine sea salt and pepper

Clean and dry the turkey leg. Cut it...

Clean and dry the turkey leg. Cut it around the joint, if necessary. If your Dutch oven (or similar pot) is large enough, you don't have to do that. Rub the leg with the mustard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the turkey in the Dutch oven or cast iron oven dish.

Quarter the onions and chop all the vegetables...

Quarter the onions and chop all the vegetables into large pieces. Peel but leave the garlic cloves whole. Place them and the bay leaves in the pot around the turkey leg. Pour in the chicken stock, taking care not to wash away the mustard. Just pour around the leg.

Place the pot in the cold oven, turn...

Place the pot in the cold oven, turn the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius/ 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 3 ½ to 4 hours until the skin is crisp and the meat very tender.

Check from time to time to make sure...

Check from time to time to make sure that the skin doesn't get too dark. If that starts to happen, place a piece of aluminum foil very loosely on top of the pot, just place it on top without pressing it or trying to close the pot.

Remove the turkey leg from the pot and...

Remove the turkey leg from the pot and place it on a warmed plate, cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let rest while you make the sauce.

Puree the vegetables in the pot, adjust the...

Puree the vegetables in the pot, adjust the taste with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately with potatoes and vegetables.

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