Recipe: Barbecued Turkey Legs

BARBECUED TURKEY LEGS

4 1/2 lbs. turkey legs (6 small legs)
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 tablespoon melted shortening
1 cup barbecue sauce (recipe follows)
Hot cooked rice (for serving)

Rinse turkey legs, drain, pat dry. Dredge with flour mixed with seasonings. Brown in hot fat in large skillet, or pour melted shortening over legs arranged in single layer in greased baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until well browned.

Pour barbecue sauce over meat. Cover and simmer on top of range, or bake at 325 degrees F for 1 to 2 hours or until tender, basting turkey frequently with sauce.

Serve with fluffy hot rice.

BARBECUE SAUCE

1/3 cup vinegar
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
pinch cayenne pepper
2 lemon slices
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup catsup
1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients for the Barbecue Sauce. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Makes 6 serving
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe handout: University of Missouri Extension, Television Programs Over KFVS-TV - Cape Girardeau, Charline Caidwell, Area Home Economist
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