Orange-Beer-Glazed Turkey Drumsticks with Black Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Orange-Beer-Glazed Turkey Drumsticks with Black Beans

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Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these mouthwatering Orange-Beer-Glazed Turkey Drumsticks with Black Beans! This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Imagine tender turkey drumsticks, perfectly glazed with a zesty orange and beer sauce, complemented by a hearty side of creamy black beans. It's a meal that brings together the best of both worlds: a satisfying main course and a nutritious side that’s gluten-free and dairy-free.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves four and is packed with health benefits, boasting a health score of 66. The combination of fresh ingredients like garlic, cumin, and lime juice not only enhances the flavor but also adds a nutritious punch. Plus, the grilling method ensures that the turkey remains juicy and flavorful while achieving that perfect char. Whether you're hosting a weekend gathering or simply looking to impress your family with a delicious homemade meal, these turkey drumsticks are sure to be a hit.

So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a culinary adventure that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 1.7 cups beer divided
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • teaspoons garlic clove divided minced
  • teaspoon hot sauce such as cholula
  • cup pepperoncini pepper juice 
  • tablespoons lime 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoon oregano 
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  •  turkey legs 
  • cups onion white finely chopped
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • grill

Directions

  1. Place beans in a large pot with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside for 1 hour.
  2. Drain and rinse beans again. Return to pot with 8 cups of fresh water. Season with 1 tablespoon salt, add bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Periodically, skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 7 minutes.
  5. Add half of garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and vinegar. Cook until liquid is reduced, about 2 minutes longer, remove from heat, and set aside until ready to use.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, 1 cup beer, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, sherry vinegar, remaining 2 cloves of garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce temperature to a simmer and allow to reduce by half, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.
  9. Place turkey legs over cooler side of grill cover, and cook, basting with glaze and turning every ten minutes until internal temperature reaches 170°F, about 45 minutes.
  10. Remove turkey from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes while you finish the beans.
  11. While turkey is resting, drain the beans and discard bay leaves.
  12. Add 1 cup of beans to onion mixture and mash into a paste. Return drained beans and onion mixture to the original bean pot.
  13. Add lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the turkey basting liquid and remaining 2/3 cup beer. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for five minutes and remove from heat.
  14. Serve turkey drumsticks alongside beans, with additional sauce for passing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1174kcal
Protein48.29%
Fat42.7%
Carbs9.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.59
Glycemic Load
7.81
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
47.222608470398%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.15mg
Epicatechin
3mg
Hesperetin
1.29mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
6.01mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
24.8mg
Gallocatechin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1173.85kcal
58.69%
Fat:52.88g
81.36%
Saturated Fat:15g
93.77%
Carbohydrates:25.11g
8.37%
Net Carbohydrates:22.49g
8.18%
Sugar:12.37g
13.75%
Cholesterol:480.87mg
160.29%
Sodium:755mg
32.83%
Alcohol:3.84g
100%
Alcohol %:0.49%
100%
Protein:134.54g
269.09%
Selenium:180.57µg
257.96%
Zinc:21.24mg
141.63%
Vitamin B6:2.55mg
127.59%
Phosphorus:1262.78mg
126.28%
Vitamin B3:20.74mg
103.68%
Vitamin B2:1.51mg
88.71%
Vitamin B5:7.63mg
76.32%
Iron:12.79mg
71.07%
Potassium:2169.98mg
62%
Copper:1.05mg
52.3%
Vitamin B12:2.66µg
44.35%
Magnesium:168.68mg
42.17%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.47%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.94%
Folate:98.28µg
24.57%
Calcium:174.67mg
17.47%
Vitamin C:12.3mg
14.91%
Fiber:2.62g
10.47%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.72%
Vitamin K:8.1µg
7.72%