Barbecued Turkey Thighs
Who needs a grill for barbecue? These shapely, saucy thighs hold their form nicely during slow heat cooking and can hold their own among other grilled turkey recipes.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
4 (2/3-cup) servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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2 to 2 1/2 pounds turkey thighs (about 2 thighs) or meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and/or drumsticks), skinned
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2 to 3 cups hot cooked brown rice or whole wheat pasta (optional)
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Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
1.
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine ketchup, sugar, tapioca, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper. Place turkey thighs, meaty sides down, on ketchup mixture.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or high-heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Transfer turkey to a cutting board. Remove meat from the bones; discard bones. Coarsely shred turkey. Pour cooking juices into a large bowl; skim off fat. Add turkey and toss to coat. Serve turkey mixture with rice if desired. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Makes 4 (2/3-cup) servings.
Sugar substitutes
Choose from Splenda Granular or Sweet 'N Low bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar.PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE: Same as above, except 204 cal., 11 carb., 8 g sugarExchanges .5 other carb.carb choices: the same
Nutrition information
Calories 226, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 447 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Total Sugar 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 3%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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