Ingredients
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For the Turkey
- 2 smoked turkey legs
- 2 sprigs of sage
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 200 g (7 oz) butter, softened
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Boulangère Potatoes
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, sliced
- 200 g (7 oz) butter, melted
- 3 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp clarified butter or cooking oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 4 sprigs of thyme, only the leaves
- 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) beef stock
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
For the Turkey
- Remove the leaves from the sage, rosemary, and thyme. Chop them very finely. Mince the garlic.
- Mix the herbs and garlic with the butter and black pepper.
- Rub the turkey legs with the seasoned butter, then wrap them tightly in parchment paper followed by aluminum foil.
- Place on a rack or in an oven-safe dish and bake at 130°C (265°F) for 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours, depending on how tender you want the meat.
- Serve with the boulangère potatoes and enjoy!
For the Boulangère Potatoes
- Melt the clarified butter or heat the cooking oil in a frying pan. Add the onions, water, and ½ tsp salt. Cover with a lid and cook until the water evaporates and the onions start to soften.
- Cook the onions for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
- Transfer the onions to an oven-safe dish (or use the frying pan if oven-safe).
- Pour some beef stock over the onions and add a layer of potatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Drizzle with melted butter and more beef stock. Repeat for three layers in total, finishing with stock and butter on top.
- Cover with a cartouche (a parchment paper circle with a small hole in the center) and place an oven-safe plate on top to press down the potatoes.
- Bake at 130°C (265°F) for 1 hour. Remove the plate and bake for another 30 minutes.
- Remove the cartouche, increase the temperature to 150°C (300°F), and bake for a final 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes