County Fair Turkey Legs Recipe

Name: County Fair Turkey Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Rub:; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and finely ground; 1 tablespoon star anise, finely ground; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ground; 1 teaspoon salt; Turkey Leg Grill Sauce; 1 cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup pomegranite molasses; 1/2 cup dark mushroom soy sauce (Pearl River Bridge is my favorite); 6 TURKEY LEGS

Servings: persons

For the Rub:
1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and finely ground
1 tablespoon star anise, finely ground
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ground
1 teaspoon salt
Turkey Leg Grill Sauce
1 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pomegranite molasses
1/2 cup dark mushroom soy sauce (Pearl River Bridge is my favorite)
6 TURKEY LEGS

1
Mix all the spices and rub liberally over the turkey legs. Tent the legs with tinfoil and roast the legs in a 350 degree oven for about an hour or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Remove from oven.
2
Put all the sauce ingredients into a blender and pulse until liquified. The last ingredient, the mushroom sauce will make the sauce very dark. It gives the sauce a great umami flavor.
3
Fire up a grill or BBQ until very hot. Place the Legs on the grill and paint with the Grill Sauce. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side and paint with more Grill Sauce. Grill until the skin is caramelized and very browned , but not blackened
4
***Note: While developing this recipe I used chicken legs. Then I used turkey for the final edit. The chicken legs turned out great, too.

560

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Rub:, 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and finely ground, 1 tablespoon star anise, finely ground, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, County Fair Turkey Legs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

County Fair Turkey Legs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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