Smoked Turkey Leg
Tender, smoky turkey legs with a savory dry rub and low-and-slow smoking method. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and game day celebrations.
- Total time
- 240 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat turkey legs dry with paper towels and remove any excess skin.
Step 2
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Rub the dry rub mixture evenly over all sides of the turkey legs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4
Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat smoker to 275°F (135°C) with soaked wood chips added.
Step 6
Place turkey legs on smoker grates, bone-side down, and smoke for 3–3.5 hours.
Step 7
Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part with a meat thermometer.
Step 8
Remove turkey legs from smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- meat thermometer
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- smoker (barrel or offset)
- smoker grates
- tongs
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