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Buttered Turkey Legs

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1h 45min

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4 servings

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These juicy and flavorful turkey legs are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted until tender and basted with a rich butter sauce. The result is a deliciously crispy skin and succulent meat that falls off the bone. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a festive holiday meal, served with your favorite sides.

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1
Prepare turkey legs

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey legs dry with paper towels. Arrange in a large baking dish.

2
Make herb butter

Mince garlic. Finely chop rosemary and thyme. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper.

3
Season turkey legs

Rub herb butter all over turkey legs, getting under the skin where possible.

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Roast turkey legs

Cover baking dish with foil. Roast for 1 hour. Remove foil, baste with pan juices. Continue roasting, basting every 15 min, until legs are very tender and skin is crisp, 30-45 min more.

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Rest and serve

Transfer turkey legs to a platter. Tent with foil, let rest 10 min before serving.

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