Herb Roasted Turkey Legs
You can use other cuts of turkey too, such as thighs or breasts, but then brining and baking times will vary. Have fun experimenting!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brine
Combine all brine ingredients (water, honey, salt, pepper, rosemary, lemon thyme, and bay leaves) in a large pot. Heat only enough to combine ingredients while stirring. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Turkey Legs
Place turkey legs in the brine and refrigerate. Let meat marinate for 6 + hrs.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and pat dry turkey legs. In a small bowl combine olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and pepper). Take each leg and gently separate skin from the meat. With a basting brush, brush some of the oil mixture onto the meat and then onto the outer skin as well. Place the turkey legs on a wire baking rack over a baking pan and place in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes. Turn over and cook another 45 minutes (or until the center of the meat reaches 180 degrees on a meat thermometer). Serve and enjoy!
Source: Adapted from recipe on Paleo Cupboard website.
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Anne Pryor