{
  "id": "CAT04-R25",
  "slug": "cat04-r25-orlando-fairground-turkey-legs",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat04-r25-orlando-fairground-turkey-legs.html",
  "title": "Orlando Fairground Turkey Legs",
  "category": "Meals (Cuban-FL, citrus, pork, chicken, rice)",
  "category_id": "CAT04",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 10,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 10,
  "primary_cooking_method": "OVEN",
  "primary_food": "turkey",
  "vegetarian": false,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "4 turkey drumsticks, about 3–4 lb total (1.4–1.8 kg)",
    "1 tablespoon neutral oil",
    "1 teaspoon smoked paprika",
    "1 teaspoon garlic powder",
    "½ teaspoon onion powder",
    "½ teaspoon dried thyme",
    "½ teaspoon salt",
    "¼ teaspoon black pepper",
    "1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional",
    "Orange wedges for serving"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat turkey legs dry with paper towels.",
    "2. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional brown sugar.",
    "3. Rub the legs with oil and coat all over with the spice mixture. Arrange in a roasting pan and cover loosely with foil.",
    "4. Roast for 60 minutes. Remove foil and continue roasting 25–35 minutes, turning once, until the thickest part reaches at least 165°F (74°C) without touching the bone.",
    "5. Rest 10 minutes before serving with orange wedges."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Use a food thermometer to confirm turkey reaches 165°F (74°C). Do not place cooked turkey back on the raw-meat plate."
}