Smoked Turkey Legs
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Turkey Legs
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Smoke Turkey Legs are tender, juicy, and deliciously flavored with a rub.
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Ingredients
- 4 to 6 turkey legs
Turkey Brine
- 1 gallon water
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ¼ cup table salt
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- ½ cup seasoned salt
- 4 bay leaves
Turkey Rub Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
Brine
- Use a large container. It needs to be large enough for the turkey legs and a gallon of liquid and will fit in your refrigerator.
- Pour water into the container, then add sugar, salt, peppercorns, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- When the salt and sugar have dissolved, add the turkey legs.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator.
- Brine for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Rub Seasoning Blend
- Mix all the rub ingredients together in a bowl.
Turkey Legs
- Heat smoker to 250°F.
- Remove turkey legs from the brine and pat them dry.
- Use your hands to coat the legs with the rub seasoning blend.
- Smoke the turkey legs for 1½ to 3 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165°F. Time will vary based on the size of the turkey legs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
229IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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