This is a great recipe for turkey legs. The combination of the cranberry juice, lime juice, and the chipotle peppers, makes this a delicious tart and spicy dish.
Cranberry and Tequila Turkey Legs
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 turkey drumsticks
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place drumsticks in a large baking dish. Combine cranberry juice, 1 tablespoon tequila, 1 teaspoon lime peel, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and garlic in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour mixture over drumsticks, cover, and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 350.
- Place remaining ingredients in a small saucepan, bringing mixture to a boil and allowing to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove turkey and place on grill rack or on broiler pan in the oven. Discard marinade.
- Cover with the lid of the grill or with foil if you are cooking them in the oven and allow to cook for 50-60 minutes, brushing with prepared sauce throughout cooking (about every 15 minutes).
- Once turkey is cooked, remove from heat and serve.
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