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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
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 1120.33 calories per serving with 127.06g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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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.
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