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    Home » Roast Dinners

    Moroccan Roasted Turkey Drumstick

    Posted: Feb 28, 2020 · Updated: Dec 14, 2021 by Tonje

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    Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick is a delicious and easy main for your roast dinner. The succulent turkey meat combined with crispy, Moroccan flavoured skin is absolute perfection.

    Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick on a wooden board with fresh herbs and rice on the side.
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    • Ingredients
    • How to make Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick
    • Tips & substitutions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Ingredients

    You only need three ingredients to make the best roasted turkey drumstick:

    • Turkey drumstick - One large drumstick is enough to feed multiple people.
    • Moroccan seasoning - Use a seasoning blend like ras el hanout.
    • Butter - Keeps the turkey moist in the oven.

    How to make Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick

    Preheat your oven to 180 C / 170 C fan oven / 355 F.

    Place the drumstick on a baking tray or in a roasting tin. Rub the butter all over the drumstick. It can be hard to spread, so leave some chunks of butter on top if needed. Sprinkle the seasoning all over the turkey, and place it in the oven.

    The exact baking time required will depend on the weight of your turkey drumstick. Add 20 minutes of cooking time per kg, plus an additional 70 minutes. 

    Halfway through the cooking time, use a spoon or turkey baster to soak up all the juice from the baking tray, and pour this over the turkey. This prevents it from drying out.

    Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey has cooked through. Inserted into the thickest part of the turkey, the thermometer should show a temperature of at least 165 F / 74 C before it's ready to eat.

    Tips & substitutions

    • Use any type of Moroccan seasoning. These are often sold as "Moroccan seasoning blend", or ras el hanout. You can also make your own!
    • If Moroccan seasoning is not your thing, try any other spice rub. I think peri peri seasoning or Italian seasoning would be great. For a simple version, you can just use salt and pepper instead.
    Roasted turkey drumstick with a bowl of rice in the background.

    Storing leftovers

    Leftover roasted turkey can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

    I like to shred the leftover meat, and use it in salads, soups or casseroles the following days.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick with traditional roast dinner sides, like mashed potatoes, honey roasted parsnips and brussels sprouts.

    You can also serve it with chili lime rice, couscous salad or sweet potato fries if you want something different.

    Roasted turkey drumstick Moroccan style on a wooden board with rice and herbs in the background.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? - Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick is gluten free, soy free, nut free and egg free. You can easily make it dairy free as well if you make sure to use a dairy free butter alternative.

    How many servings per turkey drumstick? - One turkey drumstick feeds about 4 adults if prepared as a full roast dinner with side dishes. 

    Turkey drumstick vs turkey legs - These days we use the terms turkey legs and turkey drumstick to describe the same thing. For the purpose of this recipe, turkey drumstick refers to a whole turkey leg, including the thigh.

    More delicious roast recipes:

    • Roast chicken with lemon and rosemary
    • Honey glazed roast chicken
    • Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast

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    Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick

    Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick is a delicious and easy main for your roast dinner. The succulent turkey meat combined with crispy, Moroccan flavoured skin is absolute perfection.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4
    Calories 250 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 turkey drumstick
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon ras el hanout

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180 C / 170 C fan oven / 355 F.
    • Place the drumstick on a baking tray or in a roasting tin. Rub the butter all over the drumstick. It can be hard to spread, so leave some chunks of butter on top if needed. Sprinkle the seasoning all over the turkey, and place it in the oven.
    • The exact baking time required will depend on the weight of your turkey drumstick. Add 20 minutes of cooking time per kg, plus an additional 70 minutes. 
      Halfway through the cooking time, use a spoon or turkey baster to soak up all the juice from the baking tray, and pour this over the turkey. This prevents it from drying out.
      Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey has cooked through. Inserted into the thickest part of the turkey, the thermometer should show a temperature of at least 165 F / 74 C before it’s ready to eat.

    Notes

    • Use any type of Moroccan seasoning. These are often sold as “Moroccan seasoning blend”, or ras el hanout. You can also make your own!
    • If Moroccan seasoning is not your thing, try any other spice rub. I think peri peri seasoning or Italian seasoning would be great. For a simple version, you can just use salt and pepper instead.

    Storing leftovers

    Leftover roasted turkey can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
    I like to shred the leftover meat, and use it in salads, soups or casseroles the following days.
    Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Moroccan roasted turkey drumstick is gluten free, soy free, nut free and egg free. You can easily make it dairy free as well if you make sure to use a dairy free butter alternative.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword ras el hanout, roasted turkey, turkey drumstick
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    1. mohan kumar

      February 29, 2020 at 4:59 am

      This sounds gorgeous.I’m actually considering making this.
      Thank you for sharing.

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      • Tonje

        February 29, 2020 at 6:39 am

        Let me know how it turns out! 🙂

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