Smoked Turkey Rillettes Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey Rillettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 smoked turkey drumstick (roasted turkey drumstick can be substituted); 3/4 cup chicken or duck fat; 2 bay leaves; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, approximately; Freshly ground black pepper; Salt, optional; Toasted baguette slices; cornichons for serving

Servings: persons

1 smoked turkey drumstick (roasted turkey drumstick can be substituted)
3/4 cup chicken or duck fat
2 bay leaves
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, approximately
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt, optional
Toasted baguette slices
cornichons for serving

1
Peel skin from turkey and reserve.
2
Cut turkey in large chunks, discarding cartilage, membrane and bones.
3
Melt fat in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
4
Add turkey and skin, bay leaves, thyme and garlic.
5
Add enough stock to barely cover turkey.
6
Bring to a brisk simmer and cook about 1 hour, until most of stock has evaporated (surface will no longer look foamy or bubbly).
7
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
8
Discard skin, bay leaf and thyme.
9
Remove turkey with a slotted spoon, draining well.
10
Cut turkey in 1-inch pieces and place in food processor.
11
Add fat from saucepan.
12
Pulse quickly about 15 times until mixture looks finely shredded.
13
Season with pepper; adding salt only if not using smoked turkey.
14
Pack in a crock, cover and refrigerate overnight or longer (it is best after a couple of days).
15
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving with toast rounds and cornichons.

384

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 smoked turkey drumstick (roasted turkey drumstick can be substituted), 3/4 cup chicken or duck fat, 2 bay leaves, 8 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey Rillettes 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.

Smoked Turkey Rillettes

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