Sage Turkey Thighs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.
I created this for my boys, who love dark meat. It is more convenient than cooking a whole turkey and reminds me of our traditional Thanksgiving turkey that's seasoned with sage. —Natalie Swanson, Baltimore, Maryland
Ingredients
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4 medium carrots, halved
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup water
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided
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2 turkey thighs or turkey drumsticks (2 pounds total), skin removed
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Directions
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1.
In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, onion, water, garlic and 1 teaspoon sage. Top with turkey. Sprinkle with remaining sage. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.
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2.
Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain broth, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan.
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3.
Place vegetables in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add to cooking juices. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Add salt, pepper and, if desired, browning sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts
4 ounce-weight: 277 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 vegetable.
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