Easy And Tasty Smoked Turkey Legs In A Masterbuilt Smoker Recipe

How to Smoke Turkey Legs (No Fail Recipe + Tips)

WEBApr 17, 2023 · Add wood chips on top and place in smoking chamber (or handle as specified by the manufacturer). Preheat smoker to 225-250 …

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1. Rinse the turkey legs with cold water and place them in a large container. Add the bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds plus 7 cups of ice (listed under the brine ingredients).
2. Prepare the brine solution - boil the water with the two types of salt and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve, cool down a bit and pour over the turkey legs and ice. The ice cubes will cause it to cool down all the way and the brining solution will get diluted as needed. Cover and refrigerate (closer to 48 hours for best results).***
3. When ready to smoke take the drumsticks out of the brine and pat them dry. Discard the brine.
4. Mix the dry rub and apply it generously over the drumsticks. Let them come to room temperature while you preheat the smoker.

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WEBOct 10, 2022 · Remove the turkey legs from the refrigerator and take the legs out of the brine. Give them a quick rinse under cool water and pat …

1. Make the curing liquid by dissolving the salt, brown sugar, and curing salt (Prague powder) in cool water. Stir in the black peppercorns and the bay laves.
2. Place the turkey legs in a gallon zip top bag, and pour the curing liquid over the legs. Put the bag on a place and cure for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Remove the turkey legs from the refrigerator and take the legs out of the brine. Give them a quick rinse under cool water and pat them dry.
4. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F. Place your turkey legs directly on the smoker. Close the lid and smoke the turkey legs for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the legs reaches 175 degrees F.

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