Turkey Leg Roulade with Easy Gravy
Simply roasted with flavorful seasonings, this Turkey Leg Roulade will definitely impress your guests and quickly become a favorite! The Turkey Leg comes out tender and juicy – it’s just a perfectly round slice of dark meat!
Serve the Turkey Leg Roulade with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus as a side.
Ingredients
For Turkey Leg Roulade:
- 1 large ~2.5 – 3lb deboned, skin-on turkey leg
- 2 Tbsp. or 15g olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. Italian seasonings
- salt and black pepper to taste (I used about 1 tsp. of salt and ¾ tsp. of pepper)
For Turkey Gravy:
- 1 cup or 240 ml turkey drippings from the pan (fat skimmed)
- 1 cup or 240 ml unsalted chicken or turkey broth
- 1 Tbsp. 10g unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. or 8g cornstarch
Instructions
To Make Turkey Leg Roulade:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, ground coriander seeds, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to make a seasoning paste.
- Place the turkey leg, skin side down, on a cutting board. Spread the seasoning paste all over the turkey leg. Roll up the turkey leg tightly to form a roulade. Tie the roulade firmly with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.
- Transfer to a roasting pan or baking dish and roast for about 1 hour until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes while making the gravy.
To Make Turkey Gravy:
- Skim the fat off the top of the turkey drippings.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the turkey drippings, chicken or turkey broth, and butter. Bring it to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with about 2 tbsp. cold water and pour it into the boiling broth, stirring slowly. Continue to simmer on low heat stirring frequently until the gravy has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
How Many Calories in Turkey Leg Roulade
| Calories (per 1 serving, 150g): 275 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 183 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 14.2 g | Fat: 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrates: 0.6 g | Carbohydrates: 0.4 g |
| Protein: 35.9 g | Protein: 23.9 g |