BBQ Smoked Turkey Legs
Wild Turkey Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Turkey legs are rubbed with sweet and spicy seasonings then slow-smoked until fork-tender with crispy, caramelized skin. The low and slow cooking process breaks down tough connective tissue while infusing deep smoky flavors throughout the meat.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*Turkey Legs
3Cooking Instructions
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Preparation: Pat turkey legs dry. Brush with olive oil. Apply dry rub generously. Let cure 2-4 hours or overnight.
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Smoking Process: Preheat smoker to 225°F. Add soaked wood chunks. Place water pan for humidity. Smoke legs 4-6 hours.
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Temperature Monitoring: Target internal temperature: 175°F. Meat should be pulling from bone. Wrap in foil if stalling.
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Finishing: Rest wrapped in towels 30 minutes. Serve with BBQ sauce and pickles. ---.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 360 calories, 44g protein, 15g fat, 10g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 360 calories, 44g protein, 15g fat, 10g carbohydrates.
