Smoked turkey legs recipe (Disney Copycat)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    9 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    111554 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoked turkey legs recipe (Disney Copycat)

Learn how to make Disney’s favorite smoked turkey legs at home with a custom wet brine.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 4 turkey legs ~10 oz per leg

Wet Brine Ingredients

  • 8 8 c filtered water
  • 1 1 c kosher salt
  • ½ ½ c dark brown sugar
  • 4 4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 4 tsp onion powder
  • 3 3 bay leaves
  • 2 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4 4 c ice more as needed
  • oil for brushing
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Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine all the water and all the wet brine ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil and stir until everything dissolves. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes until cool to the touch.
  3. In a large container, combine the brine and the rest of the water and add ice. Add turkey legs and make sure each leg is submerged. Cover and let marinate in the brine overnight for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
  4. Pour out the brine the next day and dry out the legs with paper towels. Place them on a wire rack sheet pan to come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
  5. Prep smoker for heat of 225 °F.
  6. Coat the turkey legs with a light layer of oil and place them in the smoker. Cook until the leg's internal temperature reaches 150 °F.
  7. Bring the heat higher at 400 °F and cook until it reaches 170 °F and has juicy crisp skin. The entire smoking process should take about one to one and a half hours.
  8. Remove the turkey legs and let them rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes then serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1115.54kcal (56%) Carbohydrates 33.89g (11%) Protein 133.94g (268%) Fat 46.36g (71%) Saturated Fat 14.07g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12.67g Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g Cholesterol 480.87mg (160%) Sodium 28842.59mg (1202%) Potassium 2023.46mg (58%) Fiber 2.13g (9%) Sugar 27.14g (54%) Vitamin A 548.57IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.71mg (1%) Calcium 220.09mg (22%) Iron 13.31mg (74%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111554 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1115.54kcal 56%
Carbohydrates 33.89g 11%
Protein 133.94g 268%
Fat 46.36g 71%
Saturated Fat 14.07g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.67g 75%
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 72%
Cholesterol 480.87mg 160%
Sodium 28842.59mg 1202%
Potassium 2023.46mg 43%
Fiber 2.13g 9%
Sugar 27.14g 54%
Vitamin A 548.57IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.71mg 1%
Calcium 220.09mg 22%
Iron 13.31mg 74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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