Smoked Turkey Legs

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4.75 from 4 votes

Smoked to perfection, with tender and juicy meat, this smoked turkey legs recipe is fun and easy to make.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: smoked turkey legs, turkey, grilled turkey, turkey drumsticks, smoked turkey, how to smoke turkey legs, turkey legs recipe, grilling recipes, grillin with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes.

Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

3 Fresh turkey drumsticks
1 gal Water
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup Salt
1/2 cup Brown sugar
3 tbsp Dad's all purpose rub
1 stick Unsalted butter

Instructions

Pour 1 gallon of water in a deep dish. Add salt and brown sugar and whisk the ingredients in the water until they dissolve. Place the turkey legs into the brine, close shut and store overnight in the refrigerator.
Next day, rinse the turkey legs and pat dry well.
Spray on some cooking oil and season with Dad's All Purpose rub.
Preheat the grill to 275 degrees and set for indirect heat.
Place the seasoned turkey legs on the grates and smoke for about 1.5-2 hours depending on the size or to 175 degrees internal temperature.
Melt a stick of unsalted butter and whisking it into your favorite BBQ sauce. Just before removing the turkey off the grill, brush the sauce over the entire leg and let it cook for another 5 minutes to help caramelize it.
Remove off the grill and let the smoked turkey legs rest for 10 minutes

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