Jamaican Turkey Stew

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 2 lbs turkey drumsticks
• 1 Tbs vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
• 1-1/2 tsp orange rind grated
• 1-1/2 tsp vinegar
• 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 Small bay leaf
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbs water

Preparation

Step 1

In 5-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, brown drumsticks in oil 4 minutes per side.

Add orange juice, bouillon, orange rind, vinegar, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf. Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until drumsticks are fork tender, juices run clear and meat thermometer registers 180-185 degrees F. Remove drumsticks. With a fork remove meat from bones; set aside.

In same saucepan, over high heat, bring cooking liquid to boil; boil 4 to 5 minutes or until it is reduced by half (about 1-1/4 cups). Remove bay leaf.

In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; stir into boiling cooking liquid. Stirring constantly, cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Fold in turkey meat and serve over rice if desired.