Baked Turkey Legs And Thighs

Advantages of roasting only a turkey leg or thigh.

Baked turkey legs and thighs. Even better the fat inherent in dark meat results in the roasted meat being both tender and moist. Bake Turkey Thighs. Add 1 cup of water to a roasting pan baking dish or baking pan with a rim.

Suitable for small families. Depending on how much turkey you are cooking you can roast your turkey parts in one or several pans. Add garlic thyme rosemary lemon and orange slices.

Place the skillet in the oven giving the turkey enough time to cook thoroughly about 20 to 30 minutes at 350 F. Turkey legs are commonly neglected in favor of breasts and thighs as a main course. I buy Butterball baste well while baking.

The meat should be placed on the rack or on top of the vegetables. I was so hungry for turkey so I bought 2 large thighs not Butterball just a package stating turkey thighs. Place the turkey in a baking dish and roast uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature taken in the meatiest part of the thigh or leg reads 175-180.

Season with salt and pepper. Turn the thighs add the broth cover and cook for 20 minutes over medium-high. Spread over the turkey thigh.

Place the thighs in the baking pan. Keep an oven temperature of 300F. Preheat oven to 250F.