Turkey leg in a baking bag
Description
The dish is easy to prepare without unnecessary complications. To make juicy turkey drumsticks baked in a roasting bag, be sure to make cuts along the bone and fill them with cold pieces of butter before putting them in the oven. Additionally, a special marinade made of spices and aromatic herbs will give the cooked meat a divine aroma and golden color. Turkey goes well with vegetables, boiled potatoes, and sauerkraut! Enjoy this excellent dietary dish. The finished dish is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the turkey leg under running water, pat dry with paper towels, make small cuts for better absorption of spices, then rub the meat with salt and pepper.
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Step 2
Mix olive oil with lemon juice and a teaspoon of mustard.
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Step 3
Rub the drumstick with the prepared marinade and let it sit in a closed bag in a cold place for 1 hour. Afterward, rub the turkey with sour cream or yogurt.
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Step 4
Insert pieces of butter into the slits to make the meat even juicier. Place the turkey into a roasting bag together with thyme, rosemary, orange zest, and garlic. Add the remaining marinade used for marinating the meat, close the bag, and bake for 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C. Then reduce the temperature to 160°C and continue baking for 40–50 minutes.