Roasted Turkey Drumsticks With Star Anise and Soy Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Turkey Drumsticks With Star Anise and Soy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/2 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts); 3 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger; 8 whole star anise; 8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 5 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 4 large turkey drumsticks (about 6 pounds); 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
3 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
8 whole star anise
8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
5 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
4 large turkey drumsticks (about 6 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, honey, sherry, scallions, ginger, star anise and garlic.
2
Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
3
Whisk in the oil.
4
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
5
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
6
Pat the drumsticks dry; season with salt and pepper and place on prepared pan.
7
Brush turkey all over with half the remaining marinade (leave as much of the solids in the saucepan as possible).
8
Scatter star anise over drumsticks (some will fall on baking pan, and thats fine).
9
Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
10
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
11
Roast drumsticks, turning and basting with more of the marinade occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
12
Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.

777

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup dry sherry, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts), and more.

Yes, Roasted Turkey Drumsticks With Star Anise and Soy Sauce 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.

Roasted Turkey Drumsticks With Star Anise and Soy Sauce

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