Smothered turkey wings recipe
Smothered turkey wings are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 Ib turkey wings
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the turkey wings under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.2 Ib turkey wings
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the turkey wings.1 onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey wings and sear them until they are golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the wings from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and the onion becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.1 green bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously to create a roux. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the roux turns a light golden brown.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth to combine, ensuring there are no lumps.2 cups chicken broth
- Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the gravy.½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 bay leaf
- Return the seared turkey wings to the skillet, submerging them in the gravy.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to taste
- Once the turkey wings are tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful, remove the bay leaf.
- Serve your smothered turkey wings over cooked rice, mashed potatoes.
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