Walkaway Turkey Drumsticks
Indulge in fall-off-the-bone comfort with "Walkaway Turkey Drumsticks," a slow-cooked masterpiece that transforms humble turkey legs into a symphony of tender, savory flavors. Ideal for busy days, this recipe combines juicy turkey drumsticks with fragrant garlic, onions, and hearty chunks of carrots and celery, all simmered in a rich broth enhanced by Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and dried thyme. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this dish requires almost no attention—hence the name "walkaway." Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, the drumsticks are paired with their softened vegetable companions and a ladle of the deeply flavorful broth for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Whether served over mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite for effortless yet impressive home cooking. Keywords: slow-cooked turkey, turkey drumsticks recipe, comfort food, easy slow cooker meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces turkey drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large (sliced) onion
- 4 smashed garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large (cut into chunks) carrots
- 2 cut into chunks celery stalks
- 1 piece bay leaf
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Pat the turkey drumsticks dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
Brown the drumsticks on all sides in the skillet for about 5 minutes per side, then remove them and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion slices and smashed garlic cloves until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the browned drumsticks, sautéed onions, and garlic into a slow cooker.
Add the chicken or turkey stock, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the turkey drumsticks are tender and the meat is easily pulled from the bone.
Carefully remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and serve with the cooked vegetables and a ladle of the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 3715 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.4 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4240 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
