Mock Turkey Legs

Even though the name of this dish is Mock Turkey Legs, it is made with beef and pork. This recipe came from my mother-in-law. She would always invite our family for supper when she made these. My husband is very fond of them and I do believe all of our kids liked them. I know it is one of my son's favorite meals. It is kind of labor-intensive to make, so you need lots of time to prepare! I used a boneless pork loin and a boneless eye of round beef roast, but you can use any lean cuts of beef and pork. This particular batch made 32 mock turkey legs, approx. 8 servings.

Ingredients

1 2-2 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin
1 2-2 1/2 lb. boneless beef roast
1 small onion, chopped finely
Salt, Pepper and Accent, to taste
Flour to coat assembled mock turkey legs
Cooking Oil
Wooden skewers

Instructions

Trim fat off both cuts of meat. Cut each roast into approx. 1 inch squares, keeping beef seperate from the pork. Thread squares on skewers alternating beef and pork. Use 5 - 7 pieces of meat per skewer(see bottom photo). Season with salt, pepper and Accent. Coat each mock turkey leg with flour.

Heat oil in electric skillet set at 375 degrees. Add half the chopped onion to oil. Put half the mock turkey legs in skillet and brown on all sides(see center photo). When browned, remove and place in roasting pan. Repeat with remaining onion and mock turkey legs.

After all the browned legs are in roasting pan, add some water and cover. Roast in a 350 degree oven for 2 - 3 hours.

Leftovers can be reheated in microwave, but add a few drops of water to container so meat doesn't get too dry.