Portuguese-Style Turkey Leg for Thanksgiving: Simple, Juicy & Traditional | SEABRA FOODS

turkey leg

🥗Healthier: chicken leg

💰Cheaper: pork leg

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Rub the turkey leg with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Place the turkey leg in a roasting pan.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes around the turkey.

Pour white wine and chicken broth into the pan.

Sprinkle paprika, thyme, and rosemary over the turkey and vegetables.

Add bay leaves and lemon slices on top of the turkey.

Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30-45 minutes until the turkey is golden brown.

Baste the turkey occasionally with the pan juices during roasting.

Once cooked, let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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