Description
Slow Cooker Turkey Legs are the ultimate comfort food, offering tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone with each bite. Infused with a blend of savory spices and finished with a tangy balsamic glaze, this effortless recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Set it and forget it while your slow cooker does all the work—resulting in an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 turkey legs (about 2.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Pat turkey legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over turkey legs.
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear each leg for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker and place turkey legs inside.
- Whisk balsamic vinegar and honey together; drizzle over turkey legs.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey leg (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg