Spice Rub Roasted Turkey Legs (Brined) Recipe

Name: Spice Rub Roasted Turkey Legs (Brined)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole (about 9 Oz. Size) Turkey Legs; 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Cut Into Wedges; 1 whole Tomato, Cut Into Wedges; 1 whole Green Pepper/Capsicum, Deseeded And Cut Into Diamonds, For Garnish; 1/2 cups Salt; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 4 cups Water, Or Enough To Fully Submerge Turkey Legs; 2 Tablespoons Black Peppercorns; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Crushed With Fingers; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Lemon, Sliced; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon 5 Spice Powder; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds, Crushed With Fingers; 1 Tablespoon 5 Spice Powder; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Paprika Powder

Servings: persons

2 whole (about 9 Oz. Size) Turkey Legs
1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Cut Into Wedges
1 whole Tomato, Cut Into Wedges
1 whole Green Pepper/Capsicum, Deseeded And Cut Into Diamonds, For Garnish
1/2 cups Salt
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
4 cups Water, Or Enough To Fully Submerge Turkey Legs
2 Tablespoons Black Peppercorns
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Crushed With Fingers
3 cloves Garlic
1 whole Lemon, Sliced
1- 1/2 Tablespoon 5 Spice Powder
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds, Crushed With Fingers
1 Tablespoon 5 Spice Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Paprika Powder

1
Prepare the brine by dissolving salt and sugar in 1 cup water.
2
Place turkey legs in a non-reactive container with a lid, ensuring that it fits the legs as well as the brine.
3
Pour in salt water solution, peppercorns, cumin seeds, whole garlic cloves, sliced lemon, 5-spice powder, soy sauce, bay leaves and the rest of the water.
4
Leave in the fridge to brine for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours.
5
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 360 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
6
For the spice mix, combine cumin seeds, 5-spice powder, garlic powder and paprika powder in a small bowl.
7
Line roasting pan with carrots and tomatoes.
8
Pat dry turkey legs and rub with spice mix.
9
Place on top of veggies and leave for 10 minutes to bring it closer to room temperature.
10
Fish out lemon slices, bay leaves and garlic cloves from brine.
11
Arrange over turkey legs.
12
Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until juices run clear when meat is pricked.
13
If youre the precise kind of person, cook until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F or 82 degrees C.
14
Top with chopped green peppers and serve!

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole (about 9 Oz. Size) Turkey Legs, 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Cut Into Wedges, 1 whole Tomato, Cut Into Wedges, 1 whole Green Pepper/Capsicum, Deseeded And Cut Into Diamonds, For Garnish, and more.

Yes, Spice Rub Roasted Turkey Legs (Brined) 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!

Spice Rub Roasted Turkey Legs (Brined)

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Variations & substitutions

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