Turkey Braised With Cranberries Recipe

Name: Turkey Braised With Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed; Several sprigs of fresh thyme; 3 turkey drumsticks; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 medium onions, or 1 large, peeled and sliced; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded (or reserved for stock), caps sliced; 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste; 1 cup stock or water, or more as needed; Grated zest of 1 orange; 1 pound cranberries, rinsed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
Several sprigs of fresh thyme
3 turkey drumsticks
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium onions, or 1 large, peeled and sliced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded (or reserved for stock), caps sliced
1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
1 cup stock or water, or more as needed
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 pound cranberries, rinsed

1
Combine tablespoon of butter with oil in deep skillet or casserole large enough for turkey legs to fit comfortably.
2
Turn heat to medium high; after a minute add garlic and thyme.
3
Cook for a minute, add turkey legs.
4
Brown on both sides (they will brown unevenly, because of their shape), sprinkling with salt and pepper, and stirring garlic so it does not burn.
5
Remove turkey.
6
Add onion, mushrooms, sugar, pinch of salt, and some pepper, and cook; stir occasionally, and adjust heat so vegetables do not burn.
7
When very soft, add 1 cup liquid, half the zest, and cranberries.
8
Bring to boil, return turkey to pan; cover and adjust the heat for a steady simmer.
9
Cook about 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes and adding more liquid if necessary, until meat is very tender.
10
Taste sauce, and add more salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary.
11
Remove meat; if sauce is soupy, raise heat and reduce a little; stir in remaining butter.
12
Carve meat as neatly as you can; serve on a bed of sauce, garnish with remaining orange zest.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed, Several sprigs of fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Turkey Braised With Cranberries 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.

Turkey Braised With Cranberries

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