Cajun Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs Food

CAJUN OVEN ROASTED TURKEY THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile soften butter. Make a batch of homemade Cajun spice blend or use your favorite store brand. You'll also need 4 medium sized slices of onion (not 4 onions). Set aside
• Wash turkey thighs and pat dry with paper towels making sure they are completely dry.
• Divide soften butter and rub over entire surface of each turkey thigh. Season each side of each thigh generously with kosher salt, the Cajun spice blend, and black pepper.
• Add sliced onions in skillet then lay turkey thighs on top of bed of onions.
• Place thighs in the oven to roast for 1hr and 30 minutes to 1hr and 45 minutes. Oven temperatures may vary which can result in your thighs roasting upward to 2 hours. Baste thighs with pan juices every 30 to 40 minutes during cooking process.
• You can check for done-ness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. If the thermometers reads 180 degrees, they are done. You can also check by gently pressing the thighs with your fingers after recommended cooking time. If the juices run clear, the thighs are most likely done.

CAJUN ROASTED TURKEY OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning, brown sugar, oil, oregano, and salt. Divide the mixture in half and add the garlic to one mix. Rub the garlic mixture under the skin. Rub the outside of the bird with the other mixture. Coat evenly.
• Place on a wire rack in your roasting pan.
• Roast until your thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 180 degrees and juices run clear, about 2 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before carving.
• NOTE: I think that 180 degrees is just a bit high. Compare with the cooking chart on the wrapper the bird comes in (most usually there's one on the back).