Ingredients
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1/3
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1/4
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2
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1
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3
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2
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3
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3
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Directions
Kung Pao Turkey Drumsticks (Slow Cooker or Not), This is from Food and Wine, Jan 2011. The original recipe was for deep-frying, something I don’t normally do. So I adapted the recipe for the crockpot. This was eaten with great gusto by my picky eater. I know the sodium count is sky-high, but see the note – used only 1/4 of the total soy sauce shown, which was plenty and which reduces the sodium significantly., This is from Food and Wine, Jan 2011. The original recipe was for deep-frying, something I don’t normally do. So I adapted the recipe for the crockpot. This was eaten with great gusto by my picky eater. I know the sodium count is sky-high, but see the note – used only 1/4 of the total soy sauce shown, which was plenty and which reduces the sodium significantly.
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Steps
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1
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Note: I Made Only Two Drumsticks but the Entire Main Sauce and Did not Bother With the Final Sauce. I Felt That We Had Enough Sauce, but It Might not Be Quite Enough For 4 Servings, as the Original Recipe Indicates. |
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Final Sauce (do This First If You Are Deep-Frying, Otherwise You Can Make This While the Turkey Is Crocking). in a Small Saucepan, Bring the Honey and 1 Tablespoon of the Ginger to a Simmer. Let Cool, Then Strain the Honey Into a Bowl. |
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3
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Main Sauce: in a Medium Saucepan, Heat the 2 Tablespoons of Canola Oil. Add the Shallot and Cook Over Low Heat, Stirring, Until Softened, About 4 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Add the Garlic and the Remaining 3 Tablespoons of Ginger and Cook Over Low Heat Until Softened, About 2 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Stir in the Mirin and Vinegar and Simmer Until Slightly Reduced, 2 Minutes. |
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6
Done
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Add Both Soy Sauces and the Hoisin and Simmer Just Until Slightly Thickened, About 1 Minute. (note: used About 1 1/2 Tbl Soy Sauce Total For the Full Recipe of This Sauce and It Was Plenty For Me). |
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7
Done
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Stir in the Sambal Oelek. |
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8
Done
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If Using Crockpot, Heat Some Oil in a Skillet and Brown the Turkey Well on All Sides - About 20 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Place the Drumsticks in a Crockpot - used a 3 1/2 Qt Crockpot For Two Drumsticks, With the Meaty End at the Bottom and the Ends Towards the Top. Pour Over the Main Sauce, Cover, and Cook on Low For About 4 Hours - Exact Time Will Depend on Your Crockpot. |
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10
Done
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Remove from Crockpot and Pour the Sauces Over the Drumsticks. |
