Bon Appetit shares gravy-braised turkey recipe for Thanksgiving

Bon Appetit published a recipe for gravy-braised turkey leg quarters designed for Thanksgiving. The method involves slowly cooking turkey legs in a gravy made with garlic, shallots, and thyme, eliminating the need for separate gravy or carving.

The recipe starts with searing the turkey legs for optimal browning, then creating a gravy base from the drippings and browned bits in the pot. Flour is sprinkled over melted fat and whisked with broth to form the gravy.

Next, the turkey and aromatics like oranges, lemons, garlic, and shallots are added for braising. The dish then cooks slowly in the oven at 325°F, allowing the turkey to cook itself while the gravy thickens.

Bon Appetit suggests using a braiser or Dutch oven and includes detailed steps for browning, making the gravy, and roasting the turkey legs. The recipe is part of their 2026 Thanksgiving Hub, which offers additional recipes and tips for the holiday.