Sweet and Tangy Braised Turkey Legs {Le Creuset Giveaway}
I know Thanksgiving is over, but I didn’t get a Turkey leg. There’s only two per bird, and everyone at the table wants them. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I had a turkey leg it’s been so long. So I bought a package of them to make, so that we would each get our own turkey leg.
These sweet and tangy legs have an Asian flare, and are just as good made for the holidays or any day of the week. I started with Thai sweet chili sauce, and added lots of garlic, ginger and agave for even more sweetness. Some rice wine vinegar helps to balance the sweetness and add tenderness to the meat.
I braised them in this big beautiful Le Creuset French Oven. And guess what, I’m giving one of the big beauties away too! This big pot is perfect for big cuts of meat like turkey legs, roasts, whole chickens, ribs, soup for a small army – you get the idea. This baby is big, heavy and so roomy!
After my turkey legs had braised over low heat for about an hour, I served them garnished with cilantro, green onion and pomegranate arils for a punch of color. To go along side, I served roasted asparagus.
Sweet and Tangy Braised Turkey Legs
Ingredients:
3 - 4 turkey legs
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili dipping sauce
2/3 cup water or chicken stock
1/4 rice vinegar
3 tablespoons agave syrup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
salt and pepper for turkey
1 tablespoon olive or rice oil
For garnish:
1/4 cup Pomegranate Arils
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantroDirections:
Preheat large French oven over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil, Salt and pepper turkey legs and add to pot. Brown on both sides.
While turkey is browning, mix sweet chili sauce, water, vinegar, agave, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. After turkey has browned, add this liquid to the pot and cover. Simmer over low heat 1 - 1 1/2 hours, or until turkey is tender.
Serve turkey legs garnished with cilantro, green onions and Pomegranate Arils.
Adapted from Jessica's Sweet and Sticky Pomegranate Chicken at How Sweet It Is
Now time for the Giveaway!
For a chance to win one 9 1/2 quart Le Creuset French Oven in Blue worth $369, just leave a comment below telling me your favorite thing to slow cook.
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I received the French oven shown for review purposes from Le Creuset, and they are also providing the lucky winner their prize. All opinions 100% mine.
Slow-cooked chili is one of my favorite things in the world.
I love to slow cook a pot roast.
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My favorite thing to slow cook has got to be my old fashioned pot roast with veggies… OR, my chicken and butternut squash stew if I’m feeling the need for lighter fare.
Such a beautiful french oven! Would LOVE to win this as I don’t have any heavy bottomed cookware.
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Ribs.Ribs. Ribs!!
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I like to slow-cook soups.
pork shoulder. there are so many options.
I love to slow cook buffalo chicken
Cooking Light’s recipe for Coq au vin is always a hit in my house!
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My favorite thing to slow cook is my grandmother’s pot roast that uses coffee in the gravy.
Beef Short Ribs!!
I like to make chicken in the slow cooker, because it always comes out moist. I have a tendency to over cook it in the pan. But I love the idea of soups! I am going to try that next!
Ooo yum yum!! The flavors on this is fantastic – looks fall off the bone. What do I love to slow cook? Everything! Chili is a favorite.
Hi Angie,
What a super giveaway! I love to slow cook a fantastic pot roast!!! Mmmm!
Thanks for the giveaway chance!
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My dad’s pot roast in the slow cooker is the best!
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Hands down: BBQ pork or a pot roast. YUM.
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This looks great! & le creuset- awesome!
pot roast! yum!
Short ribs! Especially to make tacos with
I’m not really a turkey fan, but your presentation is so pretty! And that is hands down my favorite Le Creuset color.
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I love to slow cook fish!!
I like braising beef short ribs, yum.
A pork roast.
short ribs are the best
Roast with veggies! MmmMMmm
Goose breasts! It gets very tender and can be used the same as pulled pork or you can make a gravy and have it over pasta.
Angie, what a fantastic recipe and giveaway! Gorgeous color.
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Love to slow cook pulled pork!
Undoubtedly morrocan spiced lamb!
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We love to slow cook pork roasts, ribs and all kinds of soups and stews. This recipe looks so good and I want to try it with chicken legs for the holidays. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!!!
I love to slow cook roasts!
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I have this pot on my Christmas list this year, but it’s quite a long shot! I might even get my Pony before I get this! Hope to win!
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Beef short ribs, low and slow.
Beef Stew!!
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Beef short ribs – yum!
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I love making beef stew.
I love slow cooking a pork roast for pulled pork sandwiches. Thanks for the opportunity!
I love slow cooking pork and chicken, it’s so easy and the results are moist and delicious!
I love slow cooking stews!
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Chili!
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I’ve always wanted one of these! I think I’d make a chicken in it.
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I wish EVERYTHING could be made in a slow cooker! I have so many favorites, but one dish that I really really really love in the crock pot is lasagna. I may never bake it again!
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Pork roast with apples and onions. Yummy. Hope I can try this in a beautiful new Le Cueuset cooker.
Pork roast with apples and onions. Yummy. Hope I can try this in a beautiful new Le Cueuset cooker.
Have a lot of recipes for dutch oven cooking that would be great in this pan. Not sure which one would get the honor of being the first one.
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BEEF STEW! (I am a simple soul.)
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Chicken and Dumplings
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My favorite thing to slow cook is pot roast
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Slow cooking chili rocks. It melds the flavors to an earthy richness.
Simple lamb stew
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