Turkey Leg Recipes

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Oven Roasted Turkey Legs

Delicious turkey legs with sage, thyme and pomegranate molasses bring a hint of Thanksgiving to your dinner table.

By Scott Simmons

Grilled Turkey Legs

These spicy turkey legs are sweet and hot--just like the smoked turkey legs you get at the fair or theme park!

By Tony B

Roasted Barbecued Turkey Legs

Tender roasted turkey legs just like the ones served at Renaissance Fairs. This one starts off in a pressure cooker, then the legs are broiled and coated with barbecue sauce as a finishing touch.

By NCwriter

Roasted Turkey Legs

This is a great way to have a small scale turkey dinner anytime of the year. Serve with rice, noodles, or dressing. This recipe can also be increased very easily.

By KERYNE

Orangey Turkey Legs

Hearty turkey drumsticks are marinated and basted with a tangy orange marinade. This is great for leftovers, but also a fine way to enjoy turkey throughout the year!

By Cooking Poetess

Stuffed Turkey Legs

My dad's favorite, this is in his loving memory. This recipe is a delicious Puerto Rican style turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

By Zulma Lozano

Super Soup

This is a very hearty, cheesy soup.

By Melody

Eva's Savory Turkey Legs

I had forgotten this simple, tasty, and inexpensive meal my grandmother made until I saw a request for a turkey leg recipe. Thanks for bringing that memory back!

By Charles Aiken

Tasty Collard Greens

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A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.

By ANADRI

Tam's Black Eye Peas

Southern comfort food to warm the heart! Goes GREAT with hot water cornbread!! Use beef smoked sausage if you prefer.

By That Girl Tam

Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

This makes a yummy mini-Thanksgiving, which my girls and husband love! I serve this with jellied cranberry sauce, quick stuffing, and gravy.

By kmdennis

Herb-Roasted Turkey Thighs

If you are having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, oven-roasted turkey thighs is the way to go.

By Lauren Magenta

Inspiration and Ideas

Turkey Baby Food

Turkey is a great first meat for baby. It's easy to digest and the dark meat is high in much needed iron. Making your own baby food is quite easy, and turkey is no exception! I recommend freezing what you don't use within a day or two, that way you'll have little meals at the ready whenever baby is hungry! Store for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.

Smoked Turkey Broth

Delicious base for a broth-based soup or a wonderful smoky addition to any recipe calling for chicken, beef, or veal stock. Especially delicious used in mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving!

It's Way Better Than Thanksgiving Turkey Turkey

Fried Cabbage with Turkey

Turkey Corn Chowder

Smoked Turkey Split Pea Soup

Roasted Potatoes and Smoked Turkey Legs

Not knowing what to do with smoked turkey legs, I did a little research without much success, so I decided to try this out. My family loved it and couldn't believe it wasn't out of a recipe book. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the juices and a lettuce and tomato salad. It's also delicious over pasta.

Meaty Potato Leek Soup

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Potatoes

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Slow-Cooked Turkey Legs
African Turkey Stew

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Colin's Turkey Casserole

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More Turkey Leg Recipes

Old Man's Turkey Noodle Soup

My Dad cooks nothing, except for this soup -- old fashioned, simple, and delicious!

By KDcook

Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Very delicious, very savory, robust and slightly sweet soup that warms the body and the soul. Serve with corn bread.

By MAERYON74

Tuscan Smoked Turkey-Bean Soup

Num-Yummy!! This soup is delicious and uses turkey instead of ham which really cuts the fat and calories. We always keep a container in the freezer for those go-to meals on the quick.

By Maureen O'leary

Split Pea Smoked Turkey Soup

For those who don't like pork. This has a nice smoked flavor when you use a smoked turkey leg.

By Bruce Crowell

Pressure Cooked Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey Leg

The title says it all. A wonderful combination of black-eyed peas, turkey, and seasonings. It takes less than 1 hour to make these tasty beans in your pressure cooker.

By Deborah Norris

Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans

Delicious pinto bean recipe that does not include pork but still has an awesome flavor. My family loves it! Serve over hot cooked rice.

By pammy061372

Turkey Vegetable Soup

This hearty turkey soup makes an excellent meal! Use leftover turkey meat and drippings along with vegetables. Add dumplings for a delicious meal!

By Amanda Grubb Davidson

Turkey Rice

What ultimately sets a great holiday leftover dish apart from the rest? The answer: lots of flavor, not a lot of ingredients, and the ability to stand on its own rather than remind us of the meal it came from. This turkey rice, which is in fact a little more turkey than rice, checks all the boxes, and a fresh, 3-ingredient salsa adds the bright finishing touch.

By Chef John

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