Turkey Drumsticks, Seared, Braised and Glazed

Name: Turkey Drumsticks, Seared, Braised and Glazed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs turkey drumsticks (3 legs); 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon sumac or ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 sprig fresh thyme leave; 5 fresh sage leaves; 1 tablespoon lovage; ¼ cup diced onion; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 sweet potatoes, sliced; 2 onions, peeled and 1/4; 1 cup white wine; 2 cups stock; 4 leaves fresh lovage; 1 fresh bay leaf; 4 fresh sage leaves; ⅓ cup dried cranberries; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons orange juice; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs turkey drumsticks (3 legs)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon sumac or ½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme leave
5 fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon lovage
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 sweet potatoes, sliced
2 onions, peeled and 1/4
1 cup white wine
2 cups stock
4 leaves fresh lovage
1 fresh bay leaf
4 fresh sage leaves
⅓ cup dried cranberries
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Mix the marinade ingredients together and message into turkey placing some under the skin.
2
Marinade overnight.
3
Remove form refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
4
Meanwhile gather braising ingredients.
5
Preheat heat grill to medium high.
6
Sear legs to brown on all sides.
7
Meanwhile in a heavy dutch oven on grill over medium high heat melt butter.
8
Add onions, potatoes, garlic and salt and pepper cook for 3-5 minutes.
9
Add remaining braising ingredients and bring to a boil.
10
As legs brown remove from flame and place in pot.
11
Nestling into the liquid.
12
Cover and place over indirect heat.
13
Simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
14
Till fork tender.
15
Times depends on how hot your grill gets.
16
Glaze:.
17
Mix glaze ingredients together.
18
Remove legs and sweet potato slices and place on a oiled grill over direct heat.
19
Brush glaze over legs and the turkey flipping when charred.
20
And brushing again with glaze.
21
Strain broth and save to use for a later use.
22
It is rich and not to be tossed.
23
Serve turkey and sweet potatoes with the onions, cranberries.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs turkey drumsticks (3 legs), 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 jalapeno, minced, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Turkey Drumsticks, Seared, Braised and Glazed 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!