Turkey Drumstick Delivery or Pickup

Turkey drumsticks are a popular treat at Renaissance Fairs, usually the only time most people notice them outside of Thanksgiving. That means many people are overlooking an inexpensive and versatile source of tasty protein that's easy to cook. You can eat it off the bone like you would a chicken drumstick, tear the meat off for shreds, or slice it off for sandwiches. Turkey drumsticks are considered dark meat, which tends to be juicier and more flavorful than the white meat portions of the turkey. 

The dark meat of the turkey drumstick is full of beneficial vitamins and minerals while being low in calories and fat. An ounce of dark turkey meat contains about 50 calories and 2 grams of fat compared to an ounce of white meat containing around 46 calories and 1 gram of fat. When you eat a turkey drumstick, you gain a lot in the form of getting vital nutrients, including thiamine, riboflavin, iron, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. In fact, the dark meat of a turkey contains more nutrients than the white meat portions. For just a few more calories and one more gram of fat, you gain a lot of nutritional benefit from a turkey drumstick. 

Turkey is a lean meat as a general rule, but the wings contain more fat than the rest of the bird. Most of the fat is located right underneath the skin, and you can lower the fat content by removing the skin before cooking. However, because turkey tends to be dry, you'll need to brine the legs or baste them in the broth while they cook. This can add more work to making your meal. Consider leaving the skin and fat in place for better flavor and juicier meat with less effort. 

One of the advantages to turkey drumsticks is that, when roasted, they deliver the satisfaction of having a whole turkey without the extra effort. You can prepare them in the same fashion, right down to stuffing the skin with herb butter, roast turkey drumsticks in the oven the same as an entire turkey, and have the same flavor profile when they're done cooking. Make sure to baste the legs with chicken or turkey stock at regular intervals to keep the meat from drying out. 

When cooking turkey drumsticks, you need to make sure that their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit prior to considering them done. Not letting the turkey reach this temperature can result in an undercooked texture and flavor, along with an increased risk of salmonella. Meat from birds of all types carries salmonella, but proper cooking techniques eliminate the chances of food poisoning. 

The turkey drumstick is a smoker's delight due to how well it responds to low-and-slow cooking. The skin gets crispy, the fat helps keep the meat moist during the smoking, and everything absorbs the wood smoke flavor for a complete and total eating experience. You can smoke turkey drumsticks in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit in a pan of water or broth, or you can smoke them outdoors in a smoking setup. Just make sure to check on their progress at regular intervals and turn the pan to ensure even heat coverage. 

When you're in the mood for turkey legs but don't have the time to get to the store, log onto the Instacart app and set up an order. Our shoppers will get you a fresh package of turkey drumsticks and deliver them to your door in as little as 2 hours! You get more time to prepare your ingredients and enjoy your meal because you don't have to stop at the store to get everything.