Roasted Smoky Turkey Legs |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1560 Minutes |
Ready In: 1590 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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My husband and I absolutely LOVE the smoked turkey legs that are available at the nearby theme parks. This is a close, smokeless, version of those turkey legs that hold a very special place in our hearts. The passive cooking time includes the brining time. Ingredients:
1 cup morton tender quick salt |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
2 tablespoons liquid smoke |
1/2 gallon water (or enough water to cover pieces) |
10 turkey legs (turkey wings, whole turkey or whole chicken) |
Directions:
1. Mix the salt, brown sugar, liquid smoke and water together until all is dissolved and pour the briny mixture over the turkey legs.
2. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 24-hours to 72-hours.
3. Rinse the brine off the turkey, pat dry with paper towels and roast at 350°F for about 45 minutes.
4. By this time, the turkey will almost be done, but the skin will still have a pale color, so I crank the oven up to 500°F and roast the legs/wings until they are a rich mahogany color, then I flip them over and roast the other side until it is also deep brown.
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