Braised Turkey Legs (Pressure Cooker)
INGREDIENTS:
2 lb Turkey drumsticks
-- fresh or frozen
1/8 ts Poultry seasoning
1/16 ts Salt
1 ds Pepper
1 1/2 c Water
2 lb Turkey drumsticks
-- fresh or frozen
1/8 ts Poultry seasoning
1/16 ts Salt
1 ds Pepper
1 1/2 c Water
Provides cooked turkey for 3 meals
1. Thaw frozen drumsticks in refrigerator.
2. Brown drumsticks in hot frypan--about 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with seasonings.
4. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender--about 1-1/2 hours. Turn drumsticks halfway through cooking.
5. Measure cooking liquid Spoon off as much of the fat layer as possible. Add water to liquid, if necessary, to make 1-1/2 cups. Save 1/2 cup for Braised Turkey with Gravy (p. 38).
6. Separate meat from skin and bones. Dice and save 2/3 cup turkey for Turkey Spanish Rice ( p. 52 ). Dice and save 3/4 cup turkey for Turkey-Potato Salad (p. 51). Serve remainder of turkey for dinner (see Braised Turkey with Gravy).
* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244 * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
1. Thaw frozen drumsticks in refrigerator.
2. Brown drumsticks in hot frypan--about 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with seasonings.
4. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender--about 1-1/2 hours. Turn drumsticks halfway through cooking.
5. Measure cooking liquid Spoon off as much of the fat layer as possible. Add water to liquid, if necessary, to make 1-1/2 cups. Save 1/2 cup for Braised Turkey with Gravy (p. 38).
6. Separate meat from skin and bones. Dice and save 2/3 cup turkey for Turkey Spanish Rice ( p. 52 ). Dice and save 3/4 cup turkey for Turkey-Potato Salad (p. 51). Serve remainder of turkey for dinner (see Braised Turkey with Gravy).
* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244 * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias