Turkey Legs Braised In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Turkey Legs Braised In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 turkey drumsticks (about 5 pounds total); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Servings: persons

4 turkey drumsticks (about 5 pounds total)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1
Rinse turkey and pat dry.
2
In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, oregano and pepper.
3
Dust turkey with flour mixture; set remaining flour mixture aside.
4
Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time (do not crowd pan); cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a 4 to 6-quart baking pan.
5
Add onions and garlic to frying pan; cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add broth and wine, stirring to scrape browned bits free. Then add bay leaf, thyme and rosemary.
7
Pour broth mixture over turkey, cover, and bake in a 350*F (175*C) oven until turkey is very tender when pierced, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
8
Lift turkey from baking pan and arrange in a serving dish.
9
Measure reserved flour mixture and blend with an equal amount of cold water; stir into pan juices. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
10
Spoon some of the sauce over turkey; pour remainder in a small serving dish and offer to spoon over individual servings.

575

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 turkey drumsticks (about 5 pounds total), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry oregano, and more.

Yes, Turkey Legs Braised In Red Wine 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 Legs Braised In Red Wine

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