Stuffed Turkey Legs Recipe
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Stuffed Turkey Legs

By: Zulma Lozano 
"My dad's favorite, this is in his loving memory. This recipe is a delicious Puerto Rican style turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey legs
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

Directions

  1. Make numerous vertical slits in the turkey legs.
  2. In a small bowl combine the olive oil with the salt, pepper, teriyaki, vinegar and oregano. Marinate turkey legs in the oil mixture.
  3. Cut onion, green pepper and bacon into small squares (approximately the same size as the slits you cut on the legs). Fill each slit with one piece of pepper, onion and bacon.
  4. After the legs are stuffed, brown them in the oil mixture on medium-high. Reduce temperature to low and cover. Cook for 45 minutes or until meat starts to separate from the bone. If the legs dry out when cooking, add a little water to the skillet and lower the temperature.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 581 | Total Fat: 24.3g | Cholesterol: 191mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by deedee   view full review
The previous reviewer states that they followed the recipe "exactly" and the meat was dry and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by TINASZ50   view full review
Boy, were these good! I pulled the skin back before I made the slits - then pulled it back...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by Sam   view full review
I tried this recipe, as directed, to the T. I enjoyed the smoky, tender result of the meat....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Simplifying Things   view full review
We eat a lot of turkey and I wanted a new recipe. This was a nice change of flavor! If you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by kkcooks   view full review
These didn't knock my socks off, but they were very tasty for a weeknight dinner.. Like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by jjbryson   view full review
this was a great recipe, my husband and I enjoyed it a lot. the bacon makes the turkey so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by TFEENEY3   view full review
I was looking for something different and found the recipe. It was really easy to prepare and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by knittin'cook   view full review
I was looking for a different recipe for turkey legs (I've only smoked them in the past,) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2004 by SEEDORFGIRL   view full review
I wanted to take a break from eating red meat and thought of using this turkey recipe for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by Patti   view full review
These were delicious! I added an extra tb. of teriyaki during cooking. I will definately make...

 

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