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Soy Simmered Turkey Legs Recipe

Experience melt-in-your-mouth turkey legs simmered to perfection in a rich soy sauce and sherry glaze! This slow cooker recipe is incredibly easy, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. The savory sauce, enhanced with sweet raisins and a hint of chili, is the perfect complement to tender turkey. We love adding steamed broccoli to the sauce for extra nutrition and serving it over fluffy rice or Asian noodles. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 174.5 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Soy Simmered Turkey Legs 108

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Soy Simmered Turkey Legs

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Dried Hot Red Chili Pepper
  • ½ cup raisins
  • Turkey Drumsticks
  • Dry Sherry
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • Cold Water

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How to Make Soy Simmered Turkey Legs

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper (any color), and 4 cloves garlic. Mince 1-2 fresh red chilies (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili, and ½ cup raisins.
  3. Rinse two 1-pound turkey legs thoroughly and pat them completely dry. Arrange the turkey legs on top of the onion mixture.
  4. Pour in ½ cup dry sherry and 1 cup soy sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the turkey meat easily pulls away from the bones.
  6. Carefully lift the turkey legs to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water until smooth.
  8. Add the cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker.
  9. Increase the slow cooker to high and cook for 10 minutes, stirring gently 2-3 times, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  10. Pour the thickened sauce over the turkey legs and serve immediately over cooked rice or Asian noodles. Garnish with steamed broccoli florets for added nutrition and visual appeal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

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