Crockpot Cranberry Glazed Turkey Legs
Crockpot Cranberry Glazed Turkey Legs are a comforting dish that combines the savory flavor of tender turkey legs with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy recipe allows you to impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply set your crockpot and enjoy the rich aroma as these succulent turkey legs cook to perfection!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large turkey legs (about 2.5 lbs)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the turkey legs to ensure they are clean.
- In a bowl, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Place the turkey legs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them generously.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Check for doneness; the turkey should be fork-tender and easily pull away from the bone.
- Serve garnished with extra glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey leg (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, season turkey legs with salt and pepper before cooking. Enhance your dish by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg or substitute cranberry sauce with apricot or apple preserves for a unique twist.