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BBQ Smoked Turkey Legs
Wild Turkey Recipe
★4.1(126)
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
16 ingredients total14 with images6 with substitutions
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
Wood Selection: Hickory for strong flavor, apple for milder smoke
Internal Temperature: 175°F ensures full collagen breakdown
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4.1
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