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6 1/2-3/4 lb TURKEY LEGS
6 oz prosciutto, sliced paper thin
4 oz baby Swiss, sliced paper thin
To Taste salt and pepper
4 oz onions, chopped
2 oz celery, chopped
2 oz carrots, chopped
4 oz dry red wine
2 oz flour
8 oz fresh seasonal vegetables
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 c demi glaze
2 qt TURKEY STOCK, reduced
2 bay leaves
Pull the skin of the turkey leg back toward the larger end.
Wrap the sliced prosciutto and Swiss cheese around the leg.
Return the skin back around the leg covering the ham and cheese, season with salt and pepper.
In a heavy braising pan, sear the turkey legs on all sides.
Caramelize the onions, celery and carrots.
Deglaze with red wine.
Sift in flour.
Add fresh vegetables.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for three hours.
Serve with smoked cavatappi and braised vegetables.
Total Calories 1220
Calories from Fat 460
Total Fat 52 g
% Daily Total Fat 80
Saturated Fat 17 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 85
Cholesterol 405 g
% Daily Cholesterol 135
Sodium 6740 mg
% Daily Sodium 281
Total Carbohydrates 56 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 19
Dietary Fiber 3 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 12
Sugars 5 g
Protein 124 g
% Daily Protein 45
% Daily Vitamin C 40
% Daily Calcium 30
% Daily Iron 60