Braised Turkey Shanks Recipe

Name: Braised Turkey Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 turkey drumsticks, frenched; 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage; 1 large onion, diced; 2 tablespoons minced ginger root; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup diced sweet potatoes; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup sliced okra (reserve some whole okra for garnish); 3 cups chicken stock; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups cooked collard greens; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup toasted unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 turkey drumsticks, frenched
8 ounces sliced smoked sausage
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup diced sweet potatoes
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced okra (reserve some whole okra for garnish)
3 cups chicken stock
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked collard greens
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup toasted unsalted peanuts

1
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
2
Add the turkey drumsticks and saute for 5 minutes.
3
Add the sausage and onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
4
Add the gingerroot, garlic, sweet potatoes, celery, sliced okra, and chicken stock.
5
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Add the chopped tomato, collard greens and cayenne pepper, to taste.
7
Simmer for approximately 15 minutes longer.
8
Add the salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Garnish with whole okra and toasted peanuts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 turkey drumsticks, frenched, 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Braised Turkey Shanks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Turkey Shanks

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