Turkey Osso Buco

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 whole turkey legs (about 31/4 pounds total), cut at joints into drumsticks and thighs, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub thyme over turkey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Transfer to 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add onions, carrots, and celery; saute 8 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves.
  6. 6
    Transfer vegetables to slow cooker.
  7. 7
    Add wine to skillet; boil until reduced by 1/3, about 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Pour wine and tomatoes with juice over turkey.
  9. 9
    Cover; cook on high until turkey is very tender and falls off bone, about 5 1/2 hours.
  10. 10
    Mix parsley, peel, and remaining garlic in bowl for gremolata.
  11. 11
    Using slotted spoon, remove turkey from pot.
  12. 12
    Pull meat from bones; divide meat among 6 bowls.
  13. 13
    Season sauce with salt and pepper; spoon over turkey.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle with gremolata.

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