How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Legs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker turkey legs are a delicious and easy dish to make. The slow cooker allows you to cook the turkey legs to perfection, resulting in tender, succulent meat that falls off the bone. It's a great option for a hearty and comforting meal, especially during the colder months. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal effort and yields fantastic results.

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Ingredients

  • 6 turkey legs
  • 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 sheets aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 6 turkey legs

  • Rinse turkey legs and pat dry. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Wrap each leg tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Place wrapped legs into a slow cooker with no liquid or other ingredients. Cover and cook on Low until meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the slow cooker and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove and discard foil. Separate thighs from drumsticks.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 323mg