Description
Slow Cooker Turkey Legs are the ultimate comfort food, filling your home with a rich, savory aroma. These tender turkey legs simmer slowly in a flavorful sauce, making them fall-off-the-bone delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish promises to impress with minimal effort. Dive into this easy recipe and enjoy a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 turkey legs (about 3 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry turkey legs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for one more minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer sautéed onions at the bottom of the slow cooker and place turkey legs on top. Pour sauce over the legs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve turkey legs with sauce drizzled over mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey leg (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg