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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Enjoy tender and juicy turkey legs slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful homemade barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and smoked paprika. This easy slow cooker recipe yields a savory and comforting meal that’s simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (loosely packed)
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Turkey

  • 6 turkey legs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Barbecue Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated to create a smooth barbecue sauce.
  2. Season the Turkey Legs: Season the turkey legs generously with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance their flavor before cooking.
  3. Arrange in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned turkey legs evenly in the slow cooker, ensuring they are laid flat to allow even cooking.
  4. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared barbecue sauce evenly over the turkey legs, making sure each piece is well coated with the sauce.
  5. Slow Cook the Turkey: Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Cook until the turkey legs are tender, juicy, and fully cooked through.
  6. Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey legs and serve them hot with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh turkey legs that are fully thawed before cooking.
  • The sauce can be adjusted for sweetness or tanginess by varying the brown sugar and vinegar quantities to suit your taste.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep; leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated.
  • Slow cooking allows the turkey legs to remain moist and tender without drying out.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 turkey leg
  • Calories: 1057 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 923 mg
  • Fat: 46 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 133 g
  • Cholesterol: 481 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/slow-cooker-turkey-legs-with-homemade-barbecue-sauce-recipe/