Turkey Legs Recipe
An easy Turkey Leg Recipe with sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze. Includes a step-by-step guide for perfectly roasted turkey legs in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 large turkey legs about 1.5 to 2 pounds each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a wire rack over the foil.
- Place turkey legs on rack and pat dry with paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to oven and roast 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk garlic, maple syrup, both mustards, rosemary and vinegar until smooth.
- After 45 minutes, brush the turkey legs all over with some of the glaze. Return to the oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes longer or until internal temperature of the thickest part of each leg reaches 170 degrees F, brushing with additional glaze every 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Calories: 391kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 45g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 160mg, Sodium: 666mg, Potassium: 671mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 25IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 4mg
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