Smoked Turkey Legs
These smoked turkey legs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a barbecue or outdoor gathering.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Wood chips (hickory or apple) - 2 cups, soaked in water
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
- Paprika - 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 2 tablespoons
- Turkey legs - 6
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the turkey legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make a dry rub.
- Rub the dry rub mixture all over the turkey legs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the turkey legs and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions, preheating it to 225°F.
- Remove the turkey legs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature while the smoker is preheating.
- Drizzle the turkey legs with olive oil and place them on the smoker rack.
- Add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box or directly onto the charcoal.
- Close the smoker and smoke the turkey legs for approximately 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the turkey legs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve the smoked turkey legs hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 0g