2 lb Turkey drumsticks

fresh or frozen 1/8 ts Poultry seasoning

1/16 ts Salt

1 ds Pepper

1 1/2 c Water

Provides cooked turkey for 3 meals 1. Thaw frozen drumsticks in refrigerator.

2. Brown drumsticks in hot frypan about 15 minutes.

3. Sprinkle with seasonings.

4. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and

simmer until tender about 1 1/2 hours. Turn drumsticks halfway through cooking. 5. Measure cooking liquid Spoon off as much of the fat

layer as possible. Add water to liquid, if necessary, to make 1 1/2 cups. Save 1/2 cup for Braised Turkey with Gravy (p. 38). 6. Separate meat from skin and bones. Dice and save 2/3

cup turkey for Turkey Spanish Rice ( p. 52 ). Dice and save 3/4 cup turkey for Turkey Potato Salad (p. 51). Serve remainder of turkey for dinner (see Braised Turkey with Gravy). * Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244