Instant Pot Turkey Thighs

These Instant Pot Turkey Thighs are perfectly juicy! They're served with a homemade gravy that is out of this world! Turkey thighs are the perfect Thanksgiving dish for small gatherings!

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Keyword: instant pot turkey thighs, turkey thighs, turkey thighs with gravy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: turkey thighs

Calories: 326kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

Ingredients For The Turkey Thighs

2 turkey thighs
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 tsp granulated garlic or to taste
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves chopped and minced
1/2 medium onion chopped and diced
3 sprigs sage
4 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs rosemary
1 cup chicken or turkey broth reduced sodium

Ingredients For The Gravy

2 1/2 cups turkey drippings
2 tbsp corn starch
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

How To Make Instant Pot Turkey Thighs

First, pat dry the turkey thighs with a paper towel.
In a medium bowl, season your turkey thighs with the dry white wine, salt, ground black pepper and granulated garlic.
Chop and dice your onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set them aside.
Press the saute function on your instant pot. Add the butter and wait for it to melt.
Next, place the turkey thighs skin side down into the instant pot along with any remaining marinade. Sear them for about 5 minutes then remove them and set them aside on a plate.
Add the chopped onion and garlic cloves to the instant pot and saute for about 1 minute. Immediately add in the turkey or chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bits off of the bottom of the pot.
Next, place the turkey thighs back into the instant pot along with the fresh rosemary, sage and thyme.
Cancel the saute function and close the lid. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure natural release for 20 minutes. Release any remaining pressure by engaging the quick release button. Once the valve drops, you’ll know the pressure is done releasing.
Transfer the turkey thighs to a plate and begin making the gravy.

How To Make Gravy With Turkey Drippings

First, press the saute function on the Instant Pot.
Strain the turkey drippings to remove any large bits and pieces.
Next, add in 2 cups of the turkey drippings and corn starch to the instant pot and whisk together. Make sure to mix well to remove any lumps formed.
Add in the heavy cream and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. Cancel the saute function once you are finished.
Serve the gravy over your turkey thighs and enjoy!

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