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Braised turkey leg with beetroot & mashed potato
Alamy stock
Rating:
(28)
Chef notes
I'm a dark-meat guy. It's rich, nuanced, tender and moist. I'm always carving myself the leg and thigh off the Thanksgiving turkey while everyone else clamors for the breast meat. I also don't think turkey should be limited to one holiday a year. This simple braise is a great year-round dinner.
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# Braised Turkey Thighs
Nov. 21, 2017, 4:30 PM EST / Updated April 13, 2022, 7:42 PM UTC

Braised turkey leg with beetroot & mashed potatoAlamy stock

Matt Jennings
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## Chef notes
I'm a dark-meat guy. It's rich, nuanced, tender and moist. I'm always carving myself the leg and thigh off the Thanksgiving turkey while everyone else clamors for the breast meat. I also don't think turkey should be limited to one holiday a year. This simple braise is a great year-round dinner.

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Nov. 21, 2017, 4:30 PM EST / Updated April 13, 2022, 7:42 PM UTC

Braised turkey leg with beetroot & mashed potatoAlamy stock
Rating:
(28)
## Chef notes
I'm a dark-meat guy. It's rich, nuanced, tender and moist. I'm always carving myself the leg and thigh off the Thanksgiving turkey while everyone else clamors for the breast meat. I also don't think turkey should be limited to one holiday a year. This simple braise is a great year-round dinner.
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