Turkey Osso Buco

Turkey Osso Buco
Turkey Osso Buco
This play on osso buco forgoes veal for the dark meat of turkey legs. A vibrant gremolata made from lemon and orange zest and fresh parsley offsets the richness of the meat.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Italian Citrus Fish Garlic Herb Onion Tomato turkey Lemon Parsley Gourmet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • parchment paper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving juice, and chopped
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 233 mg(78%)
  • Fat 34 g(53%)
  • Fiber 2 g(6%)
  • Protein 67 g(133%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(42%)
  • Sodium 804 mg(34%)
  • Calories 651

PreparationMake ossobuco: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Pat turkey legs dry. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper, then dredge 1 leg in flour mixture, knocking off excess. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown leg, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a large (17- by 12-inch) roasting pan. Meanwhile, dredge another leg. Continue to prepare, brown, and transfer legs in same manner, adding up to 4 tablespoons oil to skillet as needed. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, then add onion and anchovies and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion is golden and anchovies are dissolved, 7 to 8 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes, then stir in broth and tomatoes with their juice. Pour liquid over turkey legs and cover surface with a sheet of parchment paper, then tightly cover pan with foil. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer legs to a cutting board and cut them into thigh and drumstick portions, then transfer to a deep platter. Skim off fat from sauce. If sauce measures more than 3 cups, boil until reduced. Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over turkey. Make gremolata: Stir together garlic, parsley, and zests and sprinkle over turkey just before serving. Cooks' NoteTurkey can be braised 2 days ahead and cooled in sauce, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat in sauce, covered, in a 350°F oven.

PreparationMake ossobuco: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Pat turkey legs dry. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper, then dredge 1 leg in flour mixture, knocking off excess. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown leg, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a large (17- by 12-inch) roasting pan. Meanwhile, dredge another leg. Continue to prepare, brown, and transfer legs in same manner, adding up to 4 tablespoons oil to skillet as needed. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, then add onion and anchovies and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion is golden and anchovies are dissolved, 7 to 8 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes, then stir in broth and tomatoes with their juice. Pour liquid over turkey legs and cover surface with a sheet of parchment paper, then tightly cover pan with foil. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer legs to a cutting board and cut them into thigh and drumstick portions, then transfer to a deep platter. Skim off fat from sauce. If sauce measures more than 3 cups, boil until reduced. Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over turkey. Make gremolata: Stir together garlic, parsley, and zests and sprinkle over turkey just before serving. Cooks' NoteTurkey can be braised 2 days ahead and cooled in sauce, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat in sauce, covered, in a 350°F oven.