Name: Giant Turkey Leg with Bourbon Glaze (Standard)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Turkey Leg - large; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Bourbon; 1/4 cup Brown Sugar - packed; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

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A hearty and flavorful turkey leg, slow-cooked until tender and coated in a sweet and smoky bourbon glaze. Perfect for a fun and satisfying meal.

Total 5h

Serves 4

Steps 9

Ingredients 11

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Turkey Leg
1 1 Turkey Leg - large
Marinade
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy Sauce
1 tbsp 15 mL Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Bourbon Glaze
cup 120 mL Bourbon
cup 60 mL Brown Sugar - packed
2 tbsp 30 mL Ketchup
1 tbsp 15 mL Dijon Mustard
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked Paprika

Equipment

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Instructions

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Place Turkey Leg in a large resealable bag or container.
Combine all Marinade ingredients and pour over the turkey leg. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Place marinated turkey leg in a roasting pan and add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan.
Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for 2.5 - 3 hours, or until the turkey leg is tender and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the turkey leg is baking, prepare the Bourbon Glaze. In a saucepan, combine all Bourbon Glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly.
Remove the turkey leg from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Brush the turkey leg generously with the Bourbon Glaze.
Return the turkey leg to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly.