Pulled Turkey with Gravy over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I rarely cook a full turkey anymore, so it is a rare treat when I actually cook a few pieces and make a real turkey gravy.  My dad came over earlier today, so I made this while he watched the kids, and packed him some portions to go.  Super efficient for me, and such a yummy comfort meal for him!  After I pulled and shredded the meat, saved all the skin, bones and bits to make a bone broth as well.  Took some pictures during the process, so hope this will help everyone see exactly what is going on.  

Ingredients:  
3 turkey legs
sea salt
pepper
garlic powder
chicken seasoning jar organic mix (sage, thyme, a few others)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
thyme (for garnish)
bay leaf
better than bouillon - organic chicken flavor
oil for searing, I used avocado oil due to the high smoke point

Recipe for the garlic mashed potatoes can be found here: > garlic-mashed-potatoes

Directions:  
1.  Score the turkey legs.  I was using partially defrosted legs, so scored about 1/2"

2.  Season generously with sea salt, pepper, chicken seasoning, garlic powder.  Sear until golden on all sides.  The legs would be too big to sear in a 6qt pot, so I used my saute pan.  

3.  Put the seared legs into the Instant Pot liner. Might be a tight fit.  Deglaze the saute pan with about 2 cups of hot water.  Scrape up all the flavor bits.  Pour the liquid into the Instant Pot and add 1-2 tsp. of better than bouillon.  

4.  Set the Instant Pot to Manual for 35 minutes.  Normal Pressure Release.  

5.  Remove the legs and put on a plate to cool.  Pull apart the meat and remove all the tendons, skin, and bones.  Reserve if you like for later making bone broth.  

6.  Remove some of the fat from the surface of the liquid in the Instant Pot.  Turn on IP to saute, add bay leaf, and season to taste.  Add corn starch slurry to thicken.  Return the pulled turkey meat to the IP and saute for about 5 more minutes, or until gravy is absorbed into the meat.  

7.  Plate over garlic mashed potatoes in the glasslock.  Refrigerate until cooled, then transfer to deep freezer.  

Follow this link to my post about reheating using the Instant Pot>  reheating-frozen-meals-using-instant-pot

Hope you enjoy this easy recipe.  If you give it a try, would love to hear how it comes out for you!