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BBQ Smoked Turkey Legs Recipe

American · Main course · 200 min total

These smoky, tender turkey legs are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for game day or a backyard barbecue. Brined and slow-smoked to perfection, they're coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 turkey legs (about 1 lb each)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 gallon water
• 1/4 cup BBQ rub (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine kosher salt, brown sugar, and water. Stir until dissolved. Submerge turkey legs in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
2. Remove turkey legs from brine, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Apply BBQ rub generously all over the legs.
3. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) using wood chips like hickory or apple. Place turkey legs on smoker grates and smoke for 2.5-3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
4. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the glaze onto the legs every 10 minutes.
5. Remove from smoker, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a handful of soaked wood chips to the smoker every hour.
• Leftover turkey legs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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