SMOKED TURKEY LEGS

Make your own succulent, delicious smoked turkey legs right from the comfort of your backyard! Perfect for your next holiday celebration.

Ingredients

Turkey legs Kosher salt Brown sugar Whole black peppercorns Smoked paprika Garlic powder Chili powder Onion powder Olive oil

We start by making a wet brine. To do this, boil water, kosher salt, brown sugar and peppercorns. Once the salt and sugar dissolve, add cold water to cool.

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When the water is at least room temperature and no cooler, submerge the turkey legs. Place in the refrigerator to brine.

2

Remove legs from brine, rinse and pat dry. Stir together the spices. Rub all over the turkey legs to season well.

3

Place the turkey legs in a 250-degree F smoker with a water pan. Insert a leave-in meat thermometer in the thickest part of the meat. Close the lid.

4

When the  turkey legs reach an internal temperature of 120-130 degrees F, brush with olive oil. Close the lid again and continue to smoke until the turkey reaches 180 degrees F.

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Readers love it!

Usually, I cook them in the oven, but my husband put them on the smoker, and they were great. I'll have to pick up some more to freeze to make them this summer for our BBQs!

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