Turkey Legs Coq Au Vin

Slow-cooked turkey legs and wings with bacon, onions, and red wine, creating a rich and savory French-inspired poultry dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.6 grams 106.2 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Flour
Seasoned
Dairy
50
g
Liquids
60
ml
Brandy
Half wine glass
500
ml
500
ml
Poultry Stock
Or water
Meat
2
piece
Turkey Legs
Separated into thighs and drumsticks
2
piece
Turkey Wings
Trimmed
1
unit
Turkey Giblets
Neck, heart, and gizzard; no liver
250
g
Pancetta
Chunky pieces
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Bouquet Garni
Bay, thyme, and parsley stalks
4
clove
Garlic
Bruised
1
unit
Salt
To taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Other
50
g
Beurre Manié
Mix of 25g flour and 25g soft butter
Vegetables
250
g
Onions
Small or pickling, blanched and peeled
4
stalk
Celery
Cut into 3cm lengths
4
piece
Tomatoes
Peeled, deseeded, and chopped

Steps

  • Cut the turkey legs at the joint and remove wings from the breast with shears.
  • Fry bacon pieces in butter and oil until browned, then transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Brown the onions in the same pan and transfer them to the casserole dish.
  • Dust turkey with seasoned flour and brown in the pan until crisp.
  • Flamé the turkey with brandy and transfer everything including juices to the casserole.
  • Deglaze the pan with wine and pour over the turkey.
  • Deglaze again with hot stock and add to the casserole.
  • Add herbs, celery, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook on a very low heat for 90 minutes until tender.
  • Strain the stock into a clean pan and boil to reduce by half.
  • Whisk in beurre manié to thicken the sauce if required and season.
  • Remove meat from bones and return to the sauce with the vegetables and bacon.