Turkey Time!

So, Wal-Mart had turkey legs on sale- 3 in a pack for like $5.50. Um, can we say STEAL?! I still have turkey legs in my freezer. LOL! This is really good baked turkey leg recipe. I pretty much followed the recipe. I did, however, substitute the white potato for a sweet potato. But with the gravy from the meat and the veggies, I think the white potato would taste better. Also, you might want to add some meat tenderizer or adjust your cooking time and temp. The legs do not come out super tough, but they are not fall off of the bone either. You know big country want 'em good and juicy! Hahhaah!!! 

Enjoy!!

Baked Turkey Legs

Cook Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes


Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 pounds turkey legs with or without thighs

• half of 1 lemon

• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled

• 1 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/4 cup butter

• 2 to 3 carrots, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces

• 3 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 cup dry white wine

Preparation:

If thighs are attached, cut away from the legs with sharp knife. Rub turkey pieces with the half lemon. Mix 1 teaspoon of the salt with the pepper, garlic powder, and thyme; rub over surface of turkey pieces.

Serves 4.


In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté onion in hot butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot pieces, celery, potato, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, coating with the butter and onion mixture.

Spread the vegetables evenly in a greased or sprayed 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Top with turkey pieces in a single layer. Heat wine in a saucepan just to the boiling point; pour over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 1/2 hours, or until turkey pieces are tender and juices run clear when pierced with a fork. If turkey is becoming too browned, cover with foil.