Turkey Legs (anytime)

Cook Time
120 mins
Calories
643
Serving Size
3
Carbs
2
Fat
37
Protein
73
Turkey Legs (anytime)

description

Thanksgiving any time of year

ingredients

3 stalks celery stalks, cut in thirds
3 turkey legs
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1/2 cup water, or as needed

directions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
2.Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife downward into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each opening. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub with butter, and season with a little salt. Put the skin back into place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the legs in a roasting pan.
3.Roast uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Add more water if needed while roasting, and baste occasionally with the juices or butter.

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Turkey Legs (anytime)

Description

Thanksgiving any time of year

Details

Cooking Time: 120
Recipes Makes: 3
Calories: 643
Carbs: 2
Fat: 37
Protein: 73

Ingredients

3 stalks celery stalks, cut in thirds
3 turkey legs
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1/2 cup water, or as needed

Directions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
2.Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife downward into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each opening. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub with butter, and season with a little salt. Put the skin back into place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the legs in a roasting pan.
3.Roast uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Add more water if needed while roasting, and baste occasionally with the juices or butter.

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