turkey thigh substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 6.7 · Dark meat upper-leg cut from a turkey, sold bone-in with skin or boneless. Richer and moister than breast; ideal for braising, roasting, or grinding for flavorful turkey sausage.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Duck

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Richer dark meat swap

02

Bacon

10.0
1 slice : 1 slice

Smoky cured pork; season thin-sliced dark turkey meat with smoked paprika and brown in skillet

03

Mushrooms

3.3
1 lb : 1 lb

Hearty portobello caps

04

Chicken Breast

3.3
1 lb : 1 lb

Leaner, shorter cook time

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