Turkey Cooking Guide: Moist Roasts, Burgers & Leftovers

Roasting a moist turkey involves proper temperature control and techniques like butterflying or using a convection oven. Explore quick turkey burger recipes and creative ways to transform leftovers into festive meals.

How to Bake a Turkey Leg

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Christopher Godwin

Turkey legs are commonly neglected in favor of breasts and thighs as a main course. However, turkey legs contain very flavorful meat and can be easily cooked with few spices and seasonings. Even better, the fat inherent in dark meat results in the roasted meat being both tender and moist.

Christopher Godwin is a freelance writer from Los Angeles. He spent his formative years as a chef and bartender crafting signature dishes and cocktails as the head of an upscale catering firm. He has since ventured into sharing original creations and expertise with the public. Godwin has published poetry, fiction and nonfiction in publications like "Spork Magazine," "Cold Mountain Review" and "From Abalone To Zest."