How to Make Smoked Turkey Legs Recipe + Video
Smoked Turkey Legs are easier to make than you might think! Use this recipe for incredibly tender, juicy, fair-style turkey drumsticks!
Ingredients
- 4 turkey legs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon New Mexico Chile powder
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Place the turkey legs on a sheet tray, gently loosen the skin from the meat by running your fingers under the skin, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and chile powder. Rub the turkey legs all over with the mixture, getting under the skin. Place the skin back to its original shape.
- Once the smoker is to temp, about 15 minutes, place the turkey legs directly on the grates. Smoke for 2 to 2 ½ hours, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. I like to smoke them until the internal temperature reaches 180°F as I tend to find the meat more tender. Let cool slightly and serve!
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1001cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 481mg | Sodium: 1384mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 12mg