Red Wine–Braised Turkey Legs

Name: Red Wine–Braised Turkey Legs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 whole turkey legs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 1 large carrot, roughly chopped; 2 ribs celery, roughly chopped; 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed; 4 thyme sprigs (about 3 inches each); 2 rosemary sprigs (about 5 inches each); 2 cups (480ml) dry red wine; 1 quart (900ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons (30g) butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon sliced chives

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 45m

Total Time

2h 50m

This Red Wine–Braised Turkey Legs recipe creates tender, flavorful turkey with a rich, savory sauce. The turkey legs are seasoned, seared, and slow-cooked with aromatic veggies, herbs, and red wine until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender. The result is a delicious and impressive dish perfect for a special occasion.

Low Carb

Thanksgiving

Turkey

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