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Smoked Turkey Legs {250F}

Turkey legs are brined, seasoned and smoked at 250F.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Turkey Legs

For Brine

  • Water about a quart - I just filled a ziploc freezer bag
  • 1/4 c salt
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 1 tbs pepper

For Basic Turkey Rub

  • 1 tbs salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sage

Instructions
 

  • Mix all brine ingredients together well.
  • Brine Turkey Legs for at least one hour.
  • Rinse off brine and place on tray.
  • Mix all rub ingredients together and sprinkle all over turkey legs.
  • Set up your smoker for 250F
  • Smoke Turkey Legs for about 90 minutes until internal temp hits 165.
  • Move legs over direct fire and finish them by searing up to internal temp of 175-190.
Keyword Smoked Turkey Legs