Roasted Turkey Legs
Small scale turkey dinner.
Steps
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
Stand the turkey legs upright.
Press a knife downward into the deep tissue , creating 2 or 3 long pockets.
Press a piece of celery into each opening.
Pull back the skin on the legs , rub with butter , and season lightly with salt.
Lay the leges in a roasting pan.
Roast uncovered for 1 1 / 2 to 2 hours , until legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees f when taken with a meat thermometer.
Add more water if needed while roasting and baste occasionally with the juices or butter.
Ingredients
celery, turkey legs, butter, salt, water