What to do with a large frozen turkey leg

[MARISKANY]

Hi - I need some suggesitons on what to do with a large turkey leg that's been in my freezer for about 3 months. I'd love something involving a crockpot.

Thanks

[ChristinaMason]

Turkey leg makes delicious paprikas. I actually prefer it to chicken!

[wyogal]

Braise it with cumin, smoked paprika... then shred for tacos.

[megjp]

I made these once and liked 'em: http://www.marthastewart.com/313681/a...

[acgold7]

Cacciatore-style, with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, shredded over pasta.

Or as Carnitas -- Onions, Garlic, Salsa, shredded and put into Corn Tortillas.

[sunshine842]

Braise it in your crockpot with a handful of good-quality dried prunes and a dash of cognac or armagnac, then serve over spaetzle or buttered egg noodles.

Yum.

[magiesmom]

YES, Yum.

[MARISKANY]

Should I brown it first or add onions, garlic, etc.?

[sunshine842]

yes, brown it first -- onions and/or garlic, as you wish -- very lightly on the garlic, and mild or sweet onions are best, although you can be somewhat liberal with the onions.

Prunes are an awesome accompaniment for braised meats -- especially pork and turkey -- the sweet-savoury combination is unusual enough to be interesting, but it's absolutely delicious.

You can add or substitute dried apricots as well.

[sunshine842]

because of this thread, I bought a huge leg this morning and plan to do this in the crockpot in the next couple of days.

[fourunder]

Turkey Barley Soup