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Roasted Turkey Legs
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Tender and juicy, and made even better with locally grown herbs & lemons! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: supergoldenbakes.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
FOR THE SEASONING:
1 tablespoon
Dried oregano
1 tablespoon
Dried parsley
1/2 tablespoon
Garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon
Sweet paprika
1 teaspoon
Cayenne
1 teaspoon
Brown sugar
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Pepper
Zest from 1 lemon
FOR THE TURKEY:
3 1/2 pounds
Turkey legs
AND Turkey thigh portions
3 tablespoons
Olive oil
1
Onion (preferably red, sliced into rounds)
A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
1
Lemon (sliced into rounds)
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients in the "seasoning" section together. Rub the turkey legs & thighs with the olive oil, then rub the turkey pieces with the spice mixture on both sides.
- Line a roasting tin with baking paper or foil, then spread the onion & lemon rounds and the rosemary across the pan. Place the turkey pieces on top with the skin side down, then roast for 30 minutes. Turn the turkey pieces over, then roast for 40 more minutes.
- Let the turkey rest while loosely covered in foil for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.