Apple-Braised Turkey Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 turkey thighs (about 2 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 Cortland or Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored
- 2 cups unsweetened apple cider
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a medium Dutch oven or other ovenproof heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Add to pot, skin side down.
- Cook until skin is golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer turkey to a plate.
- Add shallots to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add apples and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return turkey, skin side up, to pot; add cider and broth.
- Bring to a boil, cover, then transfer to oven.
- Cook 1 1/2 hours.
- Uncover; cook 30 minutes more.
- Remove pot from oven and transfer turkey to a cutting board.
- Skim fat from cooking liquid and stir in vinegar.
- Slice meat off bones (discard bones); remove skin, if desired.
- Serve turkey with apples and pan sauce.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 399
- Fat: 10.6g (2.8g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 37.3g
- Carbohydrates: 38.6g
- Fiber: 3.5g
olive oil, turkey, salt, shallots, apples, apple cider, chicken broth, cider vinegar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apple-braised-turkey-thighs-387555 (may not work)