Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices

If you like turkey you have to try this delicious and simple recipe of roasted turkey leg with honey and spices.

Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices on a serving platter

Do you want to make a simple and tasty family lunch?
Make this recipe of roasted turkey leg with honey and spices! It is very simple to prepare, quite tasty and your family will love the delicious combination of aromas. Enjoy!!!

Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices on a glass baking dish

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Turkey leg - Tender end tasty.
  • Potatoes - Peeled small potatoes.
  • Chopped garlic, nutmeg, pepper, paprika and salt - To season the turkey leg and the potatoes. Ingredients that add flavor and color to the recipe.
  • Honey - Adds color and flavor to the turkey leg and makes the sauce slightly creamier.
  • Olive oil and butter - Adds flavor and some creaminess to the sauce.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED TURKEY LEG WITH HONEY AND SPICES

Step 1: With a sharp knife make 2 to 3 cuts across the turkey leg (or cut the turkey leg in half).

Step 2: On a glass baking dish add the turkey leg and the peeled small potatoes. Turkey leg and peeled small potatoes on a glass baking dish

Step 3: Season the turkey leg and the potatoes with salt, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, chopped garlic, butter pieces, honey and olive oil. Turkey leg and peeled small potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, chopped garlic, butter pieces, honey and olive oil on a glass baking dish Let marinate for about 2 to 3 hours.

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 5: Roast until golden brown, about 1 hour and 45 minutes (if it starts to golden too much, cover the leg and the potatoes with aluminum foil). Occasionally, drizzle the turkey leg and the potatoes with the sauce.

Step 6: Turn off the oven and serve.

Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices on a glass baking dish

TIPS FOR ROASTED TURKEY LEG WITH HONEY AND SPICES

1. If the turkey and the potatoes start to brown too much cover with aluminum foil.

2. We usually roast the turkey leg at 180ºC (350ºF) but, if you lower the temperature to 150ºC (300ºF), despite taking longer to roast, it has the advantage of enhancing much more the flavors and the meat gets more tender.

3. If you have leftovers, store the meat and the potatoes in the fridge in a properly covered container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). To avoid drying out, do not reheat the food in the oven, reheat it in the microwave.

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Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices

Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices on a serving platter

If you like turkey you have to try this delicious and simple recipe of roasted turkey leg with honey and spices.

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    Category:Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Videos
    Cuisine:
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 4
    Prep Time:5 m
    Cook Time:1:45 h
    Total Time:3:50 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) turkey leg
    • 900 grams (2 pounds) small potatoes
    • 4 cloves of garlic
    • 100 grams (1/2 cup) butter
    • 150 ml (2/3 cup) olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoons salt

    Directions

    1. With a sharp knife make 2 to 3 cuts across the turkey leg (or cut the turkey leg in half).
    2. On a glass baking dish add the turkey leg and the peeled small potatoes.
    3. Season the turkey leg and the potatoes with salt, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, chopped garlic, butter pieces, honey and olive oil. Let marinate for about 2 to 3 hours.
    4. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
    5. Roast until golden brown, about 1 hour and 45 minutes (if it starts to golden too much, cover the leg and the potatoes with aluminum foil). Occasionally, drizzle the turkey leg and the potatoes with the sauce.
    6. Turn off the oven and serve.
    Roasted turkey leg with honey and spices
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 4
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 782
    Total Fat 48.5 g(62%)
    Saturated Fat 11 g(55%)
    Cholesterol 213 mg(71%)
    Sodium 275 mg(12%)
    Total Carbohydrate 14.5 g(5%)
    Protein 70.5 g
     

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