Orangey Turkey Legs

Orangey Turkey Legs

Recipe by Cooking Poetess from allrecipes.com

3 Hr. 45 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 turkey drumsticks
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, mix the orange segments, vinegar, and brown sugar. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag, and mix in the reserved mandarin orange liquid and oil. Place the turkey drumsticks in the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the marinated turkey drumsticks on the baking sheet, and season with salt.
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 1 hour, basting often with the remaining orange mixture, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 379
  • Carbohydrate: 11g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Sugar: 10g

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