Turkey Drumsticks with Sage Polenta
| Serves | 8 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Poultry, Vegetables |
| Day Part | Dinner |
| Cuisine Type | American |
This hearty combination of turkey drumsticks and polenta will be sure to please. The polenta is fragrant with the scent of sage and is a great base for the deliciously sauced drumsticks.
Ingredients
8 turkey drumsticks, trimmed for presentation
1 1⁄2 cups flour
1⁄4 cup olive oil
4 tbsp. butter
2 onions, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1⁄2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
1⁄2 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
2 cups white wine
Grated zest of 2 lemons
Juice of one lemon
2 cups beef stock
8 cups prepared polenta with sage and Parmesan.
Assorted roasted vegetables
Steps
1. Dredge drumsticks in seasoned flour. In a large skillet, sear drumsticks in oil and butter. Remove the drumsticks; add onions, garlic, basil, and oregano to skillet; cook 5-10 min.
2. Deglaze pan with wine; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; add lemon zest and juice. Simmer 10 min. more.
3. Return drumsticks to pan and add stock to cover (adding water if needed). Cover and roast 1 1⁄2-2 hr., until just cooked through.
4. Serve drumsticks atop prepared polenta, surrounded by roasted vegetables, if desired. Strain and reduce pan drippings for sauce, if desired.