Low Carb Thanksgiving Turkey Leg And Gravy
This deliciously buttery turkey leg makes a great Keto Thanksgiving dinner for 2. The turkey leg is basted in a festive flavored butter and roasted with tender red onion. This melt in the mouth turkey is perfect for serving alongside all your favorite low carb thanksgiving sides.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring the butter to room temperature so that it is soft enough to mash. Finely chop the sage and add to the bowl with the softened butter. Add the orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Mash together well to combine, creating a thick paste.
Step 2
Roughly chop the onion. Place the turkey leg on an oven tray and pat dry. Arrange the onion pieces around the turkey leg.
Step 3
Gently loosen the skin of the turkey leg. Place half of the butter underneath the skin and flatten down. Rub some of the remaining butter over the top of the skin and sit the rest around the tray. Add the chicken stock to the tray. You may use an alternative stock such as vegetable if preferred.
Step 4
Transfer to the oven and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, occasionally basting with the butter during cooking. The turkey should be entirely cooked through and piping hot in the center, with clear juices. Cook for longer if required. You may also add a little extra stock to the tray if needed.
Step 5
Serve the turkey leg hot. Carve into slices and drizzle over some of the orange and sage butter sauce. Serve with your favorite Keto Thanksgiving sides.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon
- Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
2 tsp
- Turkey Leg With Skin
1-¾ pound
- Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can
1-½ cup
- Fresh Sage
1 tablespoon
- Red Onion
1 medium – 2 1/2″ diameter
- Thyme, Dried
1 teaspoon
- Orange Juice
½ tablespoon
- Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
- Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoon