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A Healthier Turkey Leg

Turkey often goes on sales after Thanksgiving and can be a great bargain. 

Roast and freeze the meat for later use. Once cooked, you can also use the meat in a few recipes and freeze prepared meals for later use. 

Turkey leg can also be a bargain. However because of higher fat, I recommend the following technique to make it healthier. 

1. Barbecue or grill brushing as little fat and later on with a barbecue sauce. The barbecue sauce will give that beautiful color that you see on this picture!

2. Another possibility, remove the skin. Place the leg in a pan and cover with stock or broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Skim any fat that comes to the surface. Add chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, and garlic), sage, and a bouquet garni. Add more stock to cover and continue to simmer for 40 minutes or until the meat is tender. Keep removing fat from the surface. 

Once cooked through, remove the leg, chopped the meat, and return it to the pan. Add chopped spinach and bring to a simmer. Season the soup and serve immediately. 

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