Slow-Cooker Turkey Drumsticks with Plum Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Slow-Cooker Turkey Drumsticks with Plum Sauce
505 min.
4
479kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that is both comforting and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Turkey Drumsticks with Plum Sauce! This delightful recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want to come home to a warm, hearty meal without the fuss of extensive preparation.

Imagine tender, juicy turkey drumsticks, seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. The addition of Chinese plum sauce brings a sweet and tangy twist that perfectly complements the savory notes of the turkey. With each bite, you'll experience a delightful balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

This dish is not only delicious but also dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Plus, it serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Pair it with hot cooked noodles to soak up the luscious sauce, and you have a meal that is sure to impress.

With a cooking time of 8 to 10 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work while you go about your day. When it's time to eat, simply remove the turkey from the bones, drizzle with the thickened sauce, and enjoy a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Get ready to savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb turkey legs skinless
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.7 cup plum sauce chinese
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • tablespoon water cold
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • serving noodles hot cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Sprinkle turkey drumsticks with salt and pepper. In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place drumsticks. In small bowl, mix plum sauce, onions and soy sauce.
  2. Pour over turkey.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  4. About 25 minutes before serving, remove turkey from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. Remove any fat from liquid in slow cooker.
  6. In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened.
  7. Remove turkey meat from bones.
  8. Serve turkey with sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein41.41%
Fat31.95%
Carbs26.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.88
Glycemic Load
3.17
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
21.86391317974%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.24kcal
23.96%
Fat:16.56g
25.48%
Saturated Fat:4.97g
31.05%
Carbohydrates:31.09g
10.36%
Net Carbohydrates:30.05g
10.93%
Sugar:0.39g
0.43%
Cholesterol:167.06mg
55.69%
Sodium:991.6mg
43.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:48.31g
96.61%
Selenium:68.08µg
97.26%
Zinc:7.53mg
50.21%
Phosphorus:449.38mg
44.94%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
43.23%
Vitamin B3:7.76mg
38.79%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.77%
Iron:5.3mg
29.45%
Vitamin B5:2.64mg
26.43%
Potassium:817.7mg
23.36%
Copper:0.41mg
20.58%
Vitamin K:17.45µg
16.62%
Magnesium:63.12mg
15.78%
Vitamin B12:0.92µg
15.29%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.46%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.58%
Folate:34.23µg
8.56%
Calcium:55.37mg
5.54%
Fiber:1.04g
4.16%
Vitamin A:112.68IU
2.25%
Vitamin C:1.82mg
2.21%