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cranberry and tequila turkey leg

Cranberry and Tequila Turkey Legs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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.