Delicious juicy instant pot turkey legs cooked in no time! Easy recipe for your pressure cooker, you will love it!
For weight watchers points: myWW green plan 4 points, blue plan 4 points, purple 4 points ( all calculations are done by adding ingredients to Weight watchers app calculator). Points are per serving.
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Turkey Legs
We wanted to find the optimal pressure cooking time that will bring out both the turkey’s flavors and tenderness. So, we’ve tested by cooking them at high pressure for different cooking times with our Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker.
We first tested the turkey legs by cooking them at high pressure for 15 minutes, then natural release. The turkey legs were fully cooked and full of turkey flavors. However, the meat was tough and chewy. So, we needed to find out how much longer to pressure cook them in order to tenderize the meat without sending all the flavors to the gravy.
We’ve tested the turkey legs again the next day by pressure cooking them at high pressure for 18 minutes, then natural release. The turkey legs started to tenderize at this point. Then, by cooking them at high pressure for 20 minutes and natural release, the turkey legs were flavorful while being quite tender with some chew.
Now it’s YOUR turn to take out your pressure cooker and cook some Pressure Cooker Turkey Legs and Turkey Gravy!
Cooking turkey in pressure cooker
We can cook so many dishes quick and easy all at once- thanks to Instant Pot.
When it comes to turkey, well, not everybody loves to cook a whole turkey! Try my another turkey recipe- Instant Pot turkey breast. Instant pot makes the breast juicy and tender, add some mashed potatoes and call it a perfect Thanksgiving dinner.
Or maybe you want just a instant pot turkey recipe for two ?
Here is an idea, guys. Grab your Instant Pot, two turkey drumsticks , count 22 minutes and voila! The holiday dinner ( or any weeknight dinner) is ready! So easy and flavorful, add mashed potatoes and some steamed vegetables for a full meal and enjoy!
FAQ
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