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Get that iconic theme park flavor at home! These giant turkey legs are brined for ultimate juiciness, covered in a savory rub, and slow-smoked until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. A true backyard showstopper.
For 4 servings
Make the brine
Brine the turkey legs
Dry the turkey legs
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Get that iconic theme park flavor at home! These giant turkey legs are brined for ultimate juiciness, covered in a savory rub, and slow-smoked until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. A true backyard showstopper.
This southern recipe takes 170 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1120.17 calories per serving with 127.07g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the rub and season
Smoke the turkey legs
Rest and serve
For a spicier kick, add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes to the rub and a sliced habanero pepper to the brine.
Reduce the salt in the brine by 25% and skip basting with butter. Instead, spritz with apple juice to keep the legs moist.
If you're short on time, skip the 8-hour brine. Instead, make a concentrated brine and inject it into the thickest parts of the turkey legs 1 hour before smoking.
This recipe works great with chicken leg quarters as a more economical alternative to turkey legs. Adjust smoking time accordingly, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F.