Barbecue Turkey Leg Recipe

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Barbecue Turkey Leg
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Ingredients:

  • 4 turkey legs , about 1 lb. each
  • salt , to taste
  • pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

Directions:

  1. Rinse and dry turkey legs. Remove any quills (spiny feathers).
  2. Sprinkle drumsticks with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over drumsticks.
  4. Bake, covered, in a casserole pan at 325 degrees F for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours, til tender. Uncover during last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. For the grill, spray rack with nonstick spray and grill drumsticks about 7 minutes per side, til browned all over.
  6. Continue to grill about 1 hour, or until tender, turning and basting often with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 209.37 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.45g 13%
Cholesterol 53.66mg 18%
Sodium 182.18mg 8%
Potassium 459.68mg 10%
Total Carbs 17.48g 6%
Sugars 11.71g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 15.73g 31%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.61 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.2g 13%
Cholesterol 45.78mg 18%
Sodium 155.41mg 8%
Potassium 392.15mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.92g 6%
Sugars 9.99g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 13.42g 31%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 14%
Calcium 44.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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