How to Cook Turkey Drumsticks
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
722 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook Turkey Drumsticks
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Roasted turkey drumsticks, tender meat, crispy skin, and delicious gravy included. Cooking drumsticks in the oven couldn't be easier.
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Ingredients
- 4 turkey drumsticks Note 1
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cup chicken stock divided (Note 2)
- 1 onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 large piece of celeriac about 7 oz/ 200 g (Note 3)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- sweet paprika powder
- salt and pepper
- some parsley
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Instructions
Turkey drumsticks:
- Prepare turkey: Dry the turkey legs with kitchen paper. Sprinkle them generously with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika powder.
- Brown: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or another large, heavy-bottomed ovenproof dish. Brown the turkey drumsticks on all sides, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Simmer: Add 1 cup (250 ml) of the stock, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/ 200 degrees Celsius.
- Prepare vegetables: Clean and chop the vegetables. Whisk the tomato paste into the remaining chicken stock. Add the vegetables and tomato paste to the pot.
- Roast covered: Place the pot in the oven and roast for about 35-40 minutes. Baste the drumsticks with the cooking liquid twice while roasting. If necessary, add a bit more chicken stock.
- Roast uncovered for another 10 minutes to allow the skin to get crispy.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should be 170 degrees Fahrenheit/ 77 degrees Celsius (Note 4).
- Rest meat: Transfer meat to a large platter and let rest for about 15 minutes. In the meantime, make the gravy.
Gravy:
- Remove about ⅓ of the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
- Blend the remaining veggies and adjust the taste with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Return the reserved vegetables to the sauce, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Large turkey drumsticks, about 1 lb/ 500 g each.
- Chicken or turkey stock. If buying it, it is preferable to use low-sodium stock.
- If celeriac is unavailable, use 2-3 celery sticks or replace them with the same parsley root.
- The best way to check is with a digital meat thermometer (Amazon affiliate link); this ensures that the meat is safely cooked without being overcooked. Otherwise, make a small cut into one leg close to the bone; the meat should be white, there should be no traces of red anymore.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1drumstick with gravy
Calories
722kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
85g
(170%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
297mg
(99%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
1662mg
(47%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8652IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drumstick with gravy | |
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 85g | 170% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 297mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1662mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8652IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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