Braised Turkey Shanks

• 4 Turkey Drumsticks, Frenched
• 8  ounce  Sliced Smoked Sausage
• 1 Large Onion, Diced
• 1/4  cup  Olive Oil
• 2  tablespoon  Minced Ginger root
• 2  tablespoon  Minced Garlic
• 1  cup  Diced Sweet Potatoes
• 1  cup  Diced Celery
• 1  cup  Sliced Okra (Hold Back Some Whole Okra for Garnish)
• 3  cup  Chicken Stock
• 1 Large Tomato, Chopped
• 1  teaspoon  Cayenne Pepper
• 1 1/2  cup  Cooked Collard Greens
• 1  cup  Toasted Unsalted Peanuts
• Salt & Pepper, To Taste

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the turkey drumsticks and saute for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and onions and cook until the onions are translucent. Add the gingerroot, garlic, sweet potatoes, celery, sliced okra, and chicken stock. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chopped tomato, collard greens and cayenne pepper, to taste. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes longer. Add the salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with whole okra and toasted peanuts.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen