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Roasted Turkey Legs With Ghee

By Nick Kindelsperger

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Four pieces of turkey on a serving platter with glasses of wine on the side
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton

These crispy roasted turkey legs are easy to pop in the oven; serve with a super-moist sous vide turkey breast, or on their own for a smaller feast. Looking for the ultimate, over-the-top way to prepare every part of the Thanksgiving bird? Click here. 

If you don't have time to prepare ghee from scratch, it can also be purchased online or in grocery stores. Here's our guide to the best ghee brands.

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