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Braised Turkey Thighs Recipe


Braised Turkey Thighs Recipe
A simple but versatile recipe for preparing turkey thighs, one of the cheapest meat available. Serve them as is over rice or noodles, or use as a base for other dishes--turkey curry, turkey quesadillas, etc. As you reach the last of the turkey, a... More

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Ingredients
  • Olive Oil (about 2-3 tablespoons)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 2 turkey thighs (I removed the skin)
  • 2-4 carrots, chopped
  • 2-3 cups broth (I used chicken and mushroom, combined)
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • Seasoning/Bouquet Garni, made of:
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Peel from 1/2 orange
  • 3-4 allspice
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons instant flour

Directions
  1. In a heavy saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat
  2. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes
  3. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute
  4. Add about 2 tablespoons water, turn heat to low, and cover onions for about 3-5 minutes (this helps them cook more evenly and brown without burning)
  5. Meanwhile, prepare a "bouquet garni" by putting the seasonings together in a sleeved tea bag, a little square of cheesecloth tied together, or a large spice ball--But if you don't have those, just toss them in and fish out later!
  6. Scrape the onions and garlic onto a plate, turn the heat back to medium high, add a little more oil, and brown the turkey thighs on both sides (about 3-5 minutes each side)
  7. Add the onions, carrots, seasoning, broth and wine; they should come about 1/2 way up to the side of the turkey thighs. Add more or less broth if you need to.
  8. Bring to a low boil, then turn the heat to low and braise 1 1/2 to 2 hours, turning the thighs over once, until they are tender when poked with a fork.
  9. If you like, thicken the broth: Put 2 tablespoons instant flour in a cup, add a few tablespoons of broth and stir until smooth. Gradually add more broth, then stir all into the saute pan and bring to a low boil for 2 minutes.
  10. This is a comfort food dish--the resulting meat is very tender and flavorful, with a luscious broth, but the seasoning is mild enough that you can re-use the turkey in many ways. I cut the meat off the bone but left the bones in to add gelatin to the sauce. It will keep better if you bring it to a boil every 3 days or so.

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