Roasted Barbecued Turkey Legs

Roasted Barbecued Turkey Legs
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Embark on a culinary journey to a Renaissance feast with these succulent roasted turkey legs. Pressure-cooked to perfection, then kissed with fire under the broiler and glazed with a luscious barbecue sauce, these legs are a symphony of flavors and textures.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    224 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    57 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    4764 mg
  • Sugar
    37 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

In a 4-quart pressure cooker, arrange the turkey legs. Pour in hot water, ensuring the legs are mostly submerged. (2 minutes)

02

Step
3 mins

Sprinkle chicken bouillon granules evenly over the water and stir gently. Seal the pressure cooker and bring it to full pressure over medium-high heat. (3 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Cook for approximately 5 minutes at full pressure. While the turkey is cooking, preheat your oven's broiler. (5 minutes)

04

Step
3 mins

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Carefully release the pressure by running cold water over the cooker. (3 minutes)

05

Step
2 mins

Open the lid and transfer the turkey legs to a broiling pan or roasting pan. (2 minutes)

06

Step
15 mins

Broil the turkey legs for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating occasionally, until the skin is beautifully browned and crispy. (10-15 minutes)

07

Step
2 mins

During the last few minutes of broiling, brush the turkey legs generously with barbecue sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Serve the roasted barbecued turkey legs immediately, accompanied by the remaining barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.

For an even more intense smoky flavor, consider using wood chips in your pressure cooker or smoker if you have one.
Experiment with different barbecue sauces to find your perfect flavor profile. A sweet and tangy sauce pairs exceptionally well with smoked turkey.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the turkey legs in a large pot for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until tender. Make sure they are mostly covered by water.
Leftover turkey is fantastic in sandwiches, salads, or even shredded and added to tacos.

Elmira Pfannerstill

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.4/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Terrill Veum

    This recipe is a game-changer! The pressure cooker makes the turkey legs so tender, and the broiling gives them that perfect crispy skin.

  • Augusta King

    Easy to follow and the result is restaurant-quality turkey legs. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Irving Konopelski

    I tried this recipe with a homemade barbecue sauce, and it was incredible. My family devoured it!

  • Assunta Corkery

    I was skeptical about using a pressure cooker, but it worked like a charm. The turkey legs were fall-off-the-bone delicious.

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