Gebratene Putenkeule

Zutaten

• 1 kg turkey drumstick
• 2 medium onions (sliced into thick rounds)
• 1 kg small potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter or olive oil (divided)

Zubereitung

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2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the rest of the ingredients, warm on low heat to dissolve salt.

3. 3

   Pour into a baking tray large enough to submerge turkey completely, add remaining water, gently place the thawed turkey & place in the fridge for 24 hrs.

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5. 5

   Remove turkey from brine, drain & pat dry.

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   Drizzle 2 tbsp of melted butter or olive oil on turkey & rub.

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   Reserve 1 tsp of dry rub, sprinkle the rest on the turkey & massage thoroughly (even under the skin)

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   Preheat oven to 200 deg C.

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   On a large baking tray, brush with butter or oil on the base, arrange onion rings.

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    Drizzle remaining butter or oil on potatoes, add reserved dry rub, toss to coat then arrange them on the sides of tray.

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    Place turkey drumstick in the middle, cover with aluminium foil & bake for 60 mins.

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    Remove foil, spoon oil from base of tray, drizzle over turkey & roast (uncovered) for 20 mins.

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    Flip turkey over, baste with juices again & continue roasting until juices run clear when pierced with a fork or thermometer registers an internal temp of 75 deg C (not touching the bone).

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    Remove from oven, rest for 10 mins before serving.