Max Rocha's Braised Turkey Legs with Colcannon are a match made in heaven for the holiday season. This mouthwatering dish can be easily prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for busy Christmas days.
To start, preheat your oven to 200C (180C fan/gas 6). Then, heat two tablespoons of sunflower oil in a pan and sear the turkey legs until they're nicely browned on both sides. Once done, transfer them to a plate and discard the excess fat from the pan.
Next, add butter, garlic, shallots, bacon, and sage to the same pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables take on some color. Then, pour in white wine, cover the turkey legs with it, and carefully stir in dijon mustard and creme fraiche. Cover the pan with foil and roast in the oven for an hour.
While the turkey is cooking, prepare your colcannon ingredients. Boil large floury potatoes until tender, then mash them with warm milk, butter, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook finely chopped cabbage over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until soft. Combine cooked potatoes, cabbage, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Once the turkey is done, serve it with colcannon, roasted vegetables, and juices from the cooking pan. The result is tender, juicy turkey legs paired perfectly with creamy colcannon – a delicious Christmas main course made easy.
Key tips: Braze chicken or rabbit legs frequently for a stress-free holiday meal; use this same method for turkey legs with great results; don't forget to make the colcannon ahead of time, too.
To start, preheat your oven to 200C (180C fan/gas 6). Then, heat two tablespoons of sunflower oil in a pan and sear the turkey legs until they're nicely browned on both sides. Once done, transfer them to a plate and discard the excess fat from the pan.
Next, add butter, garlic, shallots, bacon, and sage to the same pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables take on some color. Then, pour in white wine, cover the turkey legs with it, and carefully stir in dijon mustard and creme fraiche. Cover the pan with foil and roast in the oven for an hour.
While the turkey is cooking, prepare your colcannon ingredients. Boil large floury potatoes until tender, then mash them with warm milk, butter, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook finely chopped cabbage over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until soft. Combine cooked potatoes, cabbage, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Once the turkey is done, serve it with colcannon, roasted vegetables, and juices from the cooking pan. The result is tender, juicy turkey legs paired perfectly with creamy colcannon – a delicious Christmas main course made easy.
Key tips: Braze chicken or rabbit legs frequently for a stress-free holiday meal; use this same method for turkey legs with great results; don't forget to make the colcannon ahead of time, too.
i had a major meltdown when my partner asked me if we could get takeout for christmas dinner lol. but anyway i decided to try this recipe and omg it's literally the best thing since sliced bread 
i did make the colcannon ahead of time like the article said and it was still so creamy and delicious 
i also added some extra garlic because why not? 
my fam loved it and we're definitely making this for next year's christmas dinner 
btw i'm low-key considering getting married next year since my partner asked me if i wanted to be his "forever wife" 
u guys have no idea how amazing braised turkey legs are 
! I mean, who needs fancy holiday feasts when u can just throw some turkey legs in a pan with some onions, garlic, and wine and voila! 
Perfectly cooked every time 
. And colcannon? FORGET ABOUT IT 
and don't even get me started on how easy the colcannon is to make ahead of time 
️. This recipe is literally my new go-to for Christmas dinner every year 
This dish sounds like the ultimate comfort food for Christmas - who needs fancy takeout when you can whip up a delicious braised turkey leg with colcannon in no time? 
I mean, who needs takeout when you can spend all day in the kitchen trying to get that perfect turkey leg? 
Like, isn't the holiday season all about enjoying quality time with family... while simultaneously sweating it out in the kitchen? 
And don't even get me started on colcannon - who knew cabbage and potatoes could be so exciting? 
I mean, I guess if you're into that sort of thing. But honestly, if I wanted to deal with a soggy turkey leg and mushy veggies, I'd just eat the leftovers by myself (no judgments here 
).
... I mean, come on, use a thermometer or something to ensure those turkey legs are cooked properly, don't rely on just cooking time. And what's with the "match made in heaven" nonsense? It's just a recipe, not a romantic comedy 
. Also, why do people even bother making colcannon from scratch? Just buy it pre-made at the store and be done with it 
...
, and i love that you can prep everything ahead of time - i'm talking pre-cooked turkey, pre-made colcannon... the whole deal is just so stress-free! 
i also love that it's a great way to use up all those random veggies in your fridge (i mean, who doesn't have some frozen cabbage or carrots just chillin' in the freezer?) 
anyway, can't wait to try this recipe out for christmas dinner... thanks max rocha for sharing! 
maybe try making some colcannon while you're at it, it pairs soooo good with those turkey legs 
, has anyone tried it? I mean, I know it sounds like a lot of work but I'm intrigued by the idea of making your own noodles from scratch. I wonder if they have any good tutorials on YouTube...