Italian Turkey Drumsticks

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 10 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey drumsticks, 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chunky-style spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Place turkey, salt and garlic in 12-inch skillet; add enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until turkey is tender; drain.
  • 2
    Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • 3
    Mix spaghetti sauce, wine and oil; brush over turkey.
  • 4
    Cover and grill turkey 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 30 to 40 minutes, brushing occasionally with sauce mixture and turning after 20 minutes, until very tender and well browned. Discard any remaining sauce mixture.

  • To save time on grilling day, follow step 1 the day before, then refrigerate drumsticks until ready to grill.
  • So many brands and flavors of red spaghetti and pasta sauces are now available. Try a different one every time you make these drumsticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
120 mg
Sodium
900 mg
Potassium
550 mg
Total Carbohydrate
8 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
41 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 6 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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