Smoked Turkey Legs Recipe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Smoked Turkey Legs on the Memphis Wood Fired Grill
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It’s hard to beat a good slow smoked turkey leg. You typically find these at fairs and festivals, and the turkey leg vendors always have a big line. Anytime I can eat something with a handle I’m all about it, so I want to share with you my easy recipe for smoking big ole’ turkey legs!
I bought these legs frozen at my local grocery store, but around Thanksgiving you can find them in the fresh poultry section. I let them hang out in the refrigerator for a day to thaw, and then it was time to get them in a brine.
I mixed 2 quarts of water with 1/2 cup of sugar, ¼ cup of my Killer Hogs AP Rub, and a few bay leaves. It’s a simple brine but it adds a lot of flavor to the legs and makes them juicy. The turkey legs need to soak in the brine overnight or at least 6 hours.
The next morning I removed each leg from the brine solution and let them drain on a wire rack over a sheet pan. It’s important to get all the moisture off the legs, so you can use a paper towel to blot off any excess to speed up the process.
To season the legs I sprayed each one with a little olive oil cooking spray. This layer of fat helps the seasoning stick to the skin. Season each leg with Killer Hogs AP Rub and a layer of Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub. You could substitute any seasoning here; make this recipe your own.
To smoke the legs I fired up my Memphis Wood Fired pellet grill - howtobbqright.com/memphis-wood... set to 275⁰ running pecan pellets for smoke. Any smoker will work for turkey legs just run it in the 275-300⁰ to get the skin bite through.
Place each turkey leg on the cooking grate and smoke until the internal temperature hits in the 155-160⁰ range.
It’ll take about 1 ½ hours to get to this point, then apple a light glaze. For this I went with my Vinegar Sauce. I wanted something on the thin side and not too sweet. The acidity balances out the flavor and it has just a touch of heat to go with the flavors in the rub.
Keep smoking the legs until the internal temperature reaches 175⁰ at least in each leg. Dark meat is forgiving, so if you over shoot the temp a little it’s not the end of the world. You will need a good thermometer for checking internal temperature; if you don’t have a Thermapen, I highly suggest picking one up. I use it more than I do any of my smokers.
Once the legs hit target temp, remove each one from the smoker and allow to cool a few minutes before serving. I couldn’t wait to grab one of these legs and take a monster bite!
The legs turned out just right; the outer skin was a little sweet with a spicy note, and on the inside, it was tender and juicy. Pecan smoke created a nice smoke ring in these legs, and it’s mild enough not to over-power the meat. You’ll have to give this recipe a try the next time you fire up those pits!
Ingredients:
- 8 Turkey Legs
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Killer Hogs AP Rub - bit.ly/2OgXYsp
- 2-3 Bay leaves
- ¼ cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub - bit.ly/2Ju047v
- 1 cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce - bit.ly/2RsCFWP
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine water, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup AP rub, and bay leaves. Place the turkey legs into the brine solution and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
2. Remove the legs from the brine and drain over a cooling rack. Pat the excess moisture off with paper towels to speed the process.
3. Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 275⁰ using pecan wood for smoke.
4. Spray the outside of each leg with olive oil cooking spray and season with the remaining AP rub and a light coating of The BBQ Rub on all sides.
5. Place the legs on the smoker and cook until internal temperature reaches 155-160⁰.
6. Glaze each turkey leg with the vinegar sauce and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 175⁰ then remove from the smoker and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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I immediately looked up your channel after getting a Turkey leg at the festival. I knew they didn't do it right.. It was like biting into a tire. But my girlfriend really wanted a good one so now I'm going to make her one using your teaching. Thank you once again!
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Turkey Legs are my Favorite! Great Video Malcolm!
One of my favorite channels on TH-cam.. Thanks Malcom!
Thank you for another great video Malcom ! I have been using your recipes on my Kamado Joe and GMG with great success. In recent months I’ve started a Keto diet using lots of your recipes with minor mods and lost about 30 pounds. These Turkey legs look awesome !
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My cooking education came from "hands on restaurant experience" at a young age.
My wife thought she struck gold when we met and married. I generally cook the holiday meals and the BBQ on weekends. Food is a universal language....
Thanks Malcome, I’ve been waiting for a great smoked turkey leg recipe. Definitely gonna have to try it.
I’ve watched this video at least 10 times, I’m using your process for thanksgiving giving. Thanks Big Dawg!!!
They look delicious, especially right after a quick game of backyard football for Turkey bowl. I know I always enjoy watching your videos Malcom! Looking forward for more HowToBBQRight videos!!
You are a legend mate. My favourite bbq guy. Thanks for doing great videos
My favorite part of your videos are when you taste the food. Make me want some. Great job!
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My man Malcolm! Watched all your videos at least 5 times and I have my entire family and friends thinking I am a smoking genius! Don’t worry, I let them know who the true smoking king is. 👍🏻
Great lookin turkey legs Malcolm! Your videos are filled with so much information and enthusiasm. I just ordered the Memphis Pro, can’t wait to add it to my cookers! Love your channel!
Youre the goat malcomb. Im happy you made this recipe, I requested this a year ago. Thank you brother.
This a must try for me. And you have an app for your BBQ, wow you always keep kicking it up a notch. Thanks!
Malcolm always produce great content and his recipes are great
I almost bit my phone when he took that second bite lol
Another hit Malcom! I could never get my turkey legs tender and you showed me how. Thank you sir!!
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Hey Malcom, been here since the channel was just taking off. You’re doing a great job! I’m putting a smoker on my wish list this year! I really want to get into the world of smoking!
Very nice Malcolm. Those will go good with a big Thanksgiving feast. Have a good weekend brother.
Awww man another one of your delicious looking recipes that I'm going to try.
Not a bad video from this channel. Can’t wait for smoking season to be back after the winter
Well well......looks like I'm havin some turkey legs this weekend along with HTBBQR Fajitas and smoked pulled beef. Love the variety of your videos!! 👍
Good lord. I always watch your vids before bed, and go to bed hungry. Best cooking channel on YT man!
Great vid! Love outdoor cooking. Inspired my Pizza journey vids!!
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Love your video Can’t wait to give this a try !!! Keep up Awesome work !!!!
Those turkey legs look awesome, Malcom, just like everything else that you cook!
Awesome! As always !
My man! Awesome job. Well done.
“Turkey leeeeeeg...it’s so good”! Man you know something good when you hit a high note like that lol.
I did these last night and they turned out phenomenal.Im usually so so on Turkey legs but these are way better the the fair.I look forward to next time I cook these.
That, Malcom, is a great cook. I like that bite through cooking element. That makes poultry great. Thanks for this Malcom!! Keep them coming. Hey redo so old videos with a new twist We just want to see them. Great Job. How about that competition brisket that won?
Another great receipe malcolm! I have made dozens of your meals and every single one is a huge hit! I would love to see how you make turkey gravy! Any chance we can get a video? Keep up the great work!!
I’m trying this !!!! Looks so good!!!!!
Looks real good Malcom. Thanks
Shout outs from New Zealand Malcolm.
You sir, are a messiah.
Just devoured one of those and I can safely say it was the best damn turkey leg I've tasted.
Thank you!
Thanks Malcolm. I love your videos. Im gonna smoke a turkey on the big green egg this year!
Man I cooked the bbq smoked Turkey last year for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. I'm doing 2 of them this year
Man that looks amazing. You seriously need your own show
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Wow! Thanks for the insight. Just did some this evening since Covid19 has everyone in quarantine The legs came out soooo good! Your videos have yet to fail me. Not only the food is amazing, but you make it so easy for other to learn!
Same here, bought a smoker a week and a half ago due to being stuck in! Been awesome so far, have some turkey legs in the fridge ready to go, hope they turn out half as good as these ones
Powerful!!! Turkey Legs with a little bit of snap!!
I love this chanel it makes my mouth water
I love it simple and easy thanks for sharing from Florida
Looked great, thank you for sharing!!!
Gonna try this! It’s look so delicious 🤤
Haha I love you're work man! That turkey leg was yours big boy!!! Love it
Oh Yum! Great video.
Love ur vids man
Malcolm, you're the man!
I've watched a ton of your videos. 275 degrees seems like the perfect temp for just about any smoke. It's really helping me on my smoke journey, and it's working despite all these other experts picking so many different temps and times for each cut.
Cheers Malcolm from a fan in the Balkans. We don't have that kind of meat tradition here (we have other things you should try if life brings you here) but I'm really enjoying your videos! If I ever visit your part of the world I'll definitely give all these flavours a try. Also, I really appreciate the way you present those recipes. I've seen many others who are smug and egomaniac, but you seem like you really want people to learn how to BBQ right. Keep it up!
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That looks like the best turkey leg I’ve ever seen
Man yes! You got it going great! I saw that juice run when you bit into!
Oh man, when that juice fell out!!!!!! I'm making this recipe for football kickoff on Sunday. Best way to start the season. Thanks Brother!!!!
That looks outstanding!!
Hi Malcolm! Wow these look great! I love your videos so much I named my pup Mal after you :) Keep up the good work!
Great video. Thanks again. Gonna try this weekend. God bless you and yours.
Great video as always, thanks!
I love your videos keep up the great work
Dang!! THEM LOOK AMAZING!!
In the grilling world Malcolm is at the top. No one is better to watch and learn from in my opinion.
Thank you for seasoning both sides of the Turkey legs. I hate seeing people online or on television, only doing one side of whatever they're going to cook.
Excellent and your way will prepare it.
Those look awesome Malcolm !!!
Looks great! I'll have to try this for Thanksgiving.
Picked up some monster legs the other day, will be brined for about 36 hrs, can't wait to smokem tomorrow!
Thanks a lot Malcolm will try them
Dang man!!! your killin' me, I think I'm becoming a Malcomholic. Love you videos brother. thanks for all the great tips.
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Thank you big man! awesome job! So hungry!!
Great job. I grew up with some great pitmasters and you are carrying on the tradition well.
October and November are perfect months for turkey 👍🏻
Not for the turkeys.
As is December through September
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Thank you Emilio 🏆
Yeah buddy!!! Perfect timing!!!
Malcom! Wow, those look absolutely outstanding brotha. Ey, I just bought a DynaGlo vertical and I'm going to give these a shot on it! Its hard to hold low temps on that thing but I'll try it anyway! Thanks for the video! Thumbs up!
Awesome recipe, thanks!
These are the videos I like on the channel.
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Man oh Man I did these {kind of} I had the legs wings and thighs from a turkey that i boned the breast off of to make the bacon wrapped boneless turkey breast which was outstanding no waste at all. so i had the legs, wings , and thighs and saw this video and followed your process they turned out perfect. took them to a little family gathering and they were the talk of the party people could not stop talking about the flavor and what a great way to cook turkey parts. we all loved them thank you so much.
Yum! Great job. Really enjoy your channel.
This made me extremely hungry looks great man
Thank you, appreciating your short video. Remember every one turkeys are on discount after Thanksgiving also. I am smoking thighs, legs and wings today for smoked turkey and rice soup. I smoke turkey to use in place of a ham hock in soup and beans.
God bless this man
Nice video I might do these for thanksgiving
Im going to try this with a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving. Oh and im using your cajun Turkey recipe also for another one im doing. My family loves when im on the grill, THANKS TO YOUR CHANNEL. But they dont know i get it from you. lol
Haha dude yes I’ll be right over when your done cooking my friend I know will everything turns out delicious
The way he bit into that leg 🤤🤤. That looks so good!