Smoked Turkey Legs
Smoked Turkey Legs are delicious and easy to make. The turkey legs turn out juicy, tender and with the perfect crispy skin.
Servings: 6
Calories: 1023kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Turkey Legs
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted
For the Rub:
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat a smoker with a water pan to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pat the turkey legs dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture from the turkey.
- Rub the melted butter on all sides of the turkey legs.
- Season the turkey legs with the rub mixture by rubbing the mixture into the sides of the turkey legs with your hands.
- Then place the turkey legs directly on the grates in the smoker.
- Cook the turkey for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey legs from the smoker. Let them sit for 20-30 minutes (so that the juices can settle) and then the turkey legs are ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1023kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 491mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 1882mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 12mg
