Preheat electric smoker to 225°F (107°C). Apply a thin layer or cooking oil to cooking grate, and add a handful of wood chunks to smoker box. Cook for 40 minutes per pound of turkey, about 8-10 hours. Aim for internal temperature of 165°F. Remove turkey from smoker. Wrap in foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Place the legs on the smoker rack. 5. Place the rack with the turkey legs in the smoker. Cook until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F when checked with a digital meat thermometer, approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remember to refill the water bowl and wood chip tray when you don’t see any smoke coming through the vent.
Season the legs with the dry rub, one teaspoon per small leg or two teaspoons on each big 'un. Smoke them at 250 to 275 degrees, using a light flavored smoker wood. Apple, pear, or cherry are good choices for a mellow smokey flavor. Don't over smoke these. A hint of smoke flavor is enough. Figure on four to six hours in the smoker.
To reheat a turkey leg , just toss the foil wrapped package into the oven set at 325 degrees for an hour or so, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. The Original Super Smoked Turkey Legs Recipe! Nothing satisfies the hunger like a couple of smoked turkey legs and an ice cold drink.