Roasted Turkey Legs Recipe

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Roasted Turkey Legs
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  1. Place the salt and sugar into a large resealable bag. Pour in enough water to cover the turkey legs, and squeeze the bag to dissolve salt and sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to brine.
  2. In a saucepan, stir together the white wine, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, regular molasses, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Season with 1 tablespoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of thyme. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and pepper if desired.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron will work well. Fry the turkey, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Place the pan with the turkey into the oven.
  4. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and turn legs over. Season with some of the remaining thyme and sage, and spoon some of the sauce onto the legs to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Repeat the seasoning and baste with the sauce again, and return to the oven. Roast for 15 more minutes, then test for doneness. The internal temperature should be 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Serve turkey with remaining sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.04 Kcal (2550 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.01g 18%
Cholesterol 17.85mg 6%
Sodium 14643.62mg 610%
Potassium 619.6mg 13%
Total Carbs 97.82g 33%
Sugars 71.15g 285%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 12%
Protein 8.12g 16%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 18%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Calcium 218.1mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.34 Kcal (780 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 18%
Cholesterol 5.46mg 6%
Sodium 4480.22mg 610%
Potassium 189.57mg 13%
Total Carbs 29.93g 33%
Sugars 21.77g 285%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 12%
Protein 2.48g 16%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 18%
Iron 2.2mg 40%
Calcium 66.7mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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