Can I use Turkey legs instead of thighs?

If I used turkey legs instead of thighs (can't get thighs on my instacart stores), would this recipe have to be adjusted?

ucity88
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  • November 22, 2023
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Recipe question for: Roasted Turkey Thighs on Stuffing

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Nancy November 22, 2023
Ucity88 -
I think that will be fine - both legs and thighs are dark meat, so cooking method and flavour results should be similar, if not the same.
On how much to use - recipe calls for 2 thighs. Two legs may be about the same weight or more, so maybe use one very large leg or two small to medium ones. Add time and some ingredients if you use two of the larger legs.
FYI turkey thighs in store range from half to 1 and 3/4 lb each., while legs come in at one to 2 and 1/2 lb each.
Happy thanksgiving!
 
ucity88 November 22, 2023
They are regular looking turkey legs, not the Ren Faire or Six Flags turkey legs. So I should be good. ;)

This'll be my first solo Thanksgiving meal. Thank you so much, Nancy. I wish you and yours a great holiday as well.
 
Nancy November 22, 2023
Thanks for your kind wishes and goid luck with your solo holiday!
j had a few of those during Covid lockdown (with a few zoom visits from fiends and relatives) and they worked out surprisingly well.Be sure to get dressed up and set yourself a nice table…
Nancy
 
Nancy November 22, 2023
Friends.
Though you might call some of them fiends.
 
ucity88 November 22, 2023
LOL! Some of my best friends are fiends.
 
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