Smoked Turkey Legs in Oven
Smoked turkey legs are a great way to add flavor to your holiday meals, and they're also relatively easy to make. This recipe uses a simple brine solution to help the legs retain moisture, and then they're smoked in an oven until they're nice and tender. Let's start?
Ingredients
- 2 Turkey legs (thawed)
- 1/2 cup Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 gallon Water
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or container, combine the salt, sugar, water, and vinegar. Stir until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Add the turkey legs to the brine, submerging them completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Remove the turkey legs from the brine and dry them with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the legs.
- Place the turkey legs on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey legs rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Enjoy!