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Braised Turkey Thighs

Braised Turkey Thighs
Folks who enjoy dark meat will appreciate this treatment for turkey thighs. An oven bag keeps them nice and moist during baking. Little bits of vegetables add taste and texture to the flavorful gravy.—Loretta Paulus, Venice, Florida
8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrot
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pounds turkey thighs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 large oven roasting bag
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine onion, celery,
  • carrots, ketchup, salt, paprika and pepper. Pat onto turkey thighs.
  • Place 1 tablespoon flour in oven bag; shake to coat. Transfer turkey
  • thighs to oven bag.
  • Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine broth, wine or additional
  • broth, oregano and bay leaves. Put into bag; seal. Cut 2 slits into
  • the top of the bag. Bake 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads
  • 180° and turkey juices run clear.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Braised Turkey Thighs (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour pan juices into a
  • small saucepan; skim fat and discard bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture is
  • reduced to 1-3/4 cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining flour and water until smooth. Stir
  • into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until
  • thickened. Remove skin and bones from turkey; cut turkey into
  • slices. Serve gravy with turkey.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (4 ounces) equals 255 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 629 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013