Why cook a whole turkey when you can load up on the good stuff — the dark meat?

Smoked turkey leg uses. Smoked turkey drumsticks are easier to prepare than you might think! Transfer turkey legs to a cutting board; Smoke the turkey until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 155℉.

Soups, stews, moles, and much, much more. Put the thawed smoked turkey legs in the pan and cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil. Close the lid and smoke them for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the legs reaches 175 degrees f.

The smoky flavor and moist, tender turkey meat is a delicious way to serve everyone’s favorite part of this noble bird. Bring half the water to a boil (about 3.5 cups), remove from the heat, and whisk in the brine ingredients (salt, sugar, bay leaves, rosemary, cloves, mustard seeds, and. Web grill, uncovered, brushing turkey legs with glaze in saucepan and turning often, until turkey is charred in spots and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 175°f, about 4 minutes total.

As the legs reheat, the liquid and the melting fat will ensure that the legs don’t dry out. Brush with reserved 1/2 cup glaze in bowl. This recipe makes 4 juicy smoked turkey legs.the recipe easily doubles or triples for a crowd, so make a lot!

Create two foil pouches and place 3 turkey legs in each one. Web smoked turkey legs. Continue to cook until warm.

Give them a quick rinse under cool water and pat them dry. If you like, shred the meat in advance and store it in a container in the freezer. Brush the turkey with melted butter and continue to smoke until the internal temperature is between 155 and 160℉.