Turkey Drums – Crock Pot

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 4
Slow-Cooked Turkey Drums recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -6 big turkey drumsticks
1 large onion , chopped
1 can chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper , freshly ground
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
strained stock , from above
1/2 - 1 cup turkey meat
1 large onion , chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen carrot
1 can creamed corn
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce ( pepper sauce )
1/4 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
320
Sugar
8g
Fat
10g
Slow-cooked Turkey Drums are a hearty and healthy meal option. Perfect for a cold winter day, this recipe utilizes a crock pot to cook the turkey drumsticks slowly, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The addition of a variety of vegetables such as onion, peas, and carrots ensures that the dish is both delicious and nutritious. The dish takes a while to cook, but the result is well worth the wait. Serve with a side of your favorite grain or bread to complete the meal.

Instructions

1.Place the turkey drumsticks in the crock pot with the chopped onions and chicken broth.
2.Season the drumsticks with salt, pepper, dried sage, and dried thyme.
3.Cook on low for 8 hours or until the turkey is cooked through and falling off the bone.
4.Remove the turkey from the crock pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin. Set the meat aside.
5.Strain the stock from the crock pot into a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until the stock has reduced by half.
6.Add the onion, peas, carrots, creamed corn, diced tomatoes, white wine, Tabasco sauce, and salt to the pot with the stock.
7.Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
8.Add the shredded turkey to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is hearty and comforting, perfect for a cold winter day.

The slow cooking method makes the turkey meat tender and flavorful.

The variety of vegetables in the dish make it a healthy and filling option.

CONS

This recipe requires a crock pot, which not everyone may have on hand.

The dish takes a long time to cook, so it may not be suitable for a quick weeknight meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a lean protein source that can help you feel full and satisfied.
The variety of vegetables in this dish provide a range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Cooking the dish slowly allows for maximum nutrient retention.

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