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Turkey Au Vin

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Turkey Au Vin

Turkey Au Vin

Need Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, thyme, turkey legs, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours.

Instructions

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Season the turkey legs with salt and pepper.
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Heat the oil over medium-high heat heat in a very wide nonstick skillet or Dutch oven until shimmering.
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Add turkey legs and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
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Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Add the pancetta to the hot oil, and cook, stirring, until just crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon, and place next to the turkey on the plate off to the side.
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Add the mushrooms to the hot oil and cook, stirring, until they just stop exuding liquid, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
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Add the flour, and stir to coat everything in the pan.
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Add the Cognac, and stir it into the vegetables and flour.
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Add the turkey and pancetta back to the pot followed by the red wine, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook until turkey is falling-off-the-bone tender, 3 to 4 hours total.
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Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, or buttered gnocchi or egg noodles.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs
Servings4
Health Score25
Dairy Free
DietsDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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