Preparation. Step 1. Set an 8-quart Dutch oven or similar pot over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add oil. When oil shimmers, lay in turkey necks and sear until evenly golden brown, about …
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Add your favorite wood chips or charcoal to a smoker, and preheat the smoker to 250 to 275 degrees F. Smoke the turkey leg or legs low and slow until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (use a meat thermometer like this #1 Amazon best seller). This could take three to six hours, depending on the size of your turkey legs.
Repeat with remaining legs. Place the wrapped turkey legs into a slow cooker with no liquids or other ingredients. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until the meat is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. This moist, meaty turkey breast has just two ingredients—it couldn't be easier.
These rotisserie seasoned turkey legs can also be made in the Instant Pot. Mix seasonings together in a small bowl. Rub oil evenly over each turkey legs and rub mixture generously on each turkey leg. Add the prepared turkey legs to the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8. Pour water into the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Smoked turkey legs are a healthier choice than fatty pork products such as ham hocks or salt pork. Use smoked turkey legs as a substitute for dishes like collard greens and beans. Serve whole smoked turkey legs with a green salad and brown rice for a complete meal. The same instructions can be used to reheat other types of precooked turkey legs.