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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

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Slow cooker turkey legs is an easy turkey recipe that produces seasoned, tender turkey meat. Slow cooking turkey legs in a crockpot allows them to cook low & slow, which can help break down tough connective tissues and result in  juicy meat. Using only a few ingredients including a simple, homemade seasoning, this turkey leg recipe is a true set-it-and-forget it recipe. Instructions to make this easy turkey legs recipe in the Instant Pot are also included. Switch things up this holiday season and cook your turkey legs in the crockpot!

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 medium-size turkey legs (approximately 2–3 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon oil of your choice
  • 1 cup water (for Instant Pot only)

Homemade Seasoning 

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

Prepare The Turkey Legs

  1. Mix seasonings together in a small bowl.
  2. Rub oil evenly over each turkey legs and rub mixture generously on each turkey leg.

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the prepared turkey legs to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour water into the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add the prepared turkey legs on top.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes (make sure internal temperature for the turkey is 165° Fahrenheit).  Natural release 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.

Optional but recommended step for both slow cooker & Instant Pot: Use tongs (the turkey legs will be hot) and remove them from the appliance. Place the turkey legs on a baking sheet and BROIL them in the oven for approximately 3-5 minutes to crisp the skin. 

  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 189
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 642.5 mg
  • Fat: 12.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 16.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.9 mg

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