Parks and Recreation ‘The Swanson’ (Bacon Wrapped Turkey) Recipe

Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation makes no secret about his love for meat; check out this collection of GIFS. As a tribute to his meaty attitude today we’re sharing a recipe for ‘The Swanson’ which made its appearance in the Fred Spaghetti episode:

Tom: Is that bacon on your turkey leg?

Ron: They call it a Swanson.

Sounds like a delicious idea doesn’t it? Serve a couple of ‘Swansons’ with a side of roast potatoes and vegetables for lunch or dinner.

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Bacon Wrapped Turkey Legs Recipe

Perfect for someone who loves their meat!

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Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

• 2 turkey legs
• 2 tbsp duck fat
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Worcestshire sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 60 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 turkey legs 2 tbsp duck fat 2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp Worcestshire sauce

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Instructions

1. Mix together the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme and worcestshire sauce.
2. Allow to marinade for 2-3 hours.
3. Preheat an oven to 350F.
4. Heat the fat in a skillet and sauté the turkey legs on both sides for 1-2 minutes.
5. Allow the legs to cool and then wrap the bacon rashers around them, tucking the bacon underneath the legs and placing them in an oven friendly dish.
6. Bake the legs for 40 minutes until cooked through.
7. Take out of the oven and allow to cool slightly.
8. Serve and enjoy.