Maple-Braised Turkey Legs & Thighs

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Give your Thanksgiving main course a fall twist with these maple-braised turkey legs and thighs! They're fall-off-the-bone tender and so, so flavorful.

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Ingredients

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Making turkey has never been easier! I hope you love these maple-braised turkey legs and thighs as much as we do.

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This was absolutely delicious! My husband even requested it again for Christmas Eve. Tender, moist, and flavorful...things that are usually hit or miss with roasting a whole turkey.

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to serve with turkey

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