Roasted Turkey Legs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
46%
Roasted Turkey Legs
240 min.
4
1461kcal

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Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup catsup 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate molasses 
  • tablespoons sage leaves dried divided
  • 0.5 cup salt 
  • tablespoons thyme leaves dried divided
  •  turkey legs 
  • 0.5 cup sugar white
  • cups white wine 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Place the salt and sugar into a large resealable bag.
  2. Pour in enough water to cover the turkey legs, and squeeze the bag to dissolve salt and sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to brine.
  3. In a saucepan, stir together the white wine, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, regular molasses, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Season with 1 tablespoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine.
  6. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron will work well. Fry the turkey, turning frequently, until browned on all sides.
  7. Place the pan with the turkey into the oven.
  8. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
  9. Remove and turn legs over. Season with some of the remaining thyme and sage, and spoon some of the sauce onto the legs to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  10. Repeat the seasoning and baste with the sauce again, and return to the oven. Roast for 15 more minutes, then test for doneness. The internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer.
  11. Serve turkey with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1461kcal
Protein39.68%
Fat30.81%
Carbs29.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.02
Glycemic Load
26.53
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
53.286086668139%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.92mg
Epicatechin
0.66mg
Hesperetin
0.48mg
Naringenin
0.46mg
Apigenin
0.17mg
Luteolin
3.17mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1461.18kcal
73.06%
Fat:46.06g
70.87%
Saturated Fat:14.16g
88.51%
Carbohydrates:99.3g
33.1%
Net Carbohydrates:97.8g
35.57%
Sugar:88.46g
98.29%
Cholesterol:480.87mg
160.29%
Sodium:15056.79mg
654.64%
Alcohol:12.36g
100%
Alcohol %:1.55%
100%
Protein:133.49g
266.98%
Copper:19.37mg
968.4%
Selenium:183.44µg
262.06%
Zinc:21.5mg
143.33%
Vitamin B6:2.59mg
129.35%
Phosphorus:1253.58mg
125.36%
Vitamin B3:20.93mg
104.66%
Vitamin B2:1.55mg
91.38%
Iron:15.86mg
88.1%
Vitamin B5:7.68mg
76.85%
Potassium:2520.04mg
72%
Manganese:1.43mg
71.74%
Magnesium:236.36mg
59.09%
Vitamin B12:2.64µg
44.02%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
37.77%
Calcium:286.53mg
28.65%
Folate:75.73µg
18.93%
Vitamin C:13.54mg
16.41%
Vitamin A:513.5IU
10.27%
Fiber:1.5g
6%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.97%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Source:Allrecipes