Dark meat contains many specific vitamins and minerals. It has a softer, moister texture than the white meat. A perfect comfort food when you don't feel well. The only problem with turkey legs is all the extra cartilage strings. Cook it, let it cool, and the meat should fall right off, allowing the cartilage strings to stay in your hand. Turkey legs can be bought by themselves, and they only take about two hours to cook in a conventional oven. Even less time in a table top oven. The meat can then be chopped and used in a variety of dishes.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: Not necessary
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Timer set for 1.5 hours later, when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Cut meat into bite sized pieces before sitting down
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Table top oven
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Table top oven
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Pepper
Potatoes
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Butter
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Paring knife
Pot holders
Spatula
Spoon
Pan: Table top oven
Ingredients:
Meat:
2 turkey legs
Vegetables:
2 pieces of corn on the cob
15 ounces of green beans
2 potatoes
Other ingredients:
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Open the table top oven and place inside pan:
2 pieces of corn on the cob
15 ounces of green beans
2 potatoes
2 turkey legs
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
2. Add about an inch of water.
3. After about an hour, check to see if the meat and potatoes are done.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Table top oven time and temperature may vary.
Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Servings: 2
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 4 to 6 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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