Smoked Turkey Legs

Tender, juicy, and flavor-packed smoked turkey legs are easy to prepare even if it isn’t the holidays. Easily pair this dish with any side or simply enjoy it as it is. You don’t have to wait for the holidays to taste the best turkey drumsticks.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Southern, thanksgiving

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings

Calories 548kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

smoker

Ingredients

4 pounds turkey legs (about 4 drumsticks)
salt and pepper for light seasoning
seasoning Creole, Italian, Poultry, or your choice of seasoning

Instructions

Seasoning

Lightly season the legs, rubbing them all over with salt and pepper.
Then, rub the legs with your choice of seasoning all over.

Smoking the Turkey

Preheat the smoker to 250-275℉ (120-135℃). The higher the temperature, the faster the turkey will cook.
Place the turkey in the smoker and brush every 1-2 hours with oil or your favorite marinade. Smoke until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the leg reaches 165-170℉ (73-78℃). The turkey will continue to cook even after you take it out of the smoker.
Rotate turkey legs halfway through for even browning.
Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to sit, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Check doneness with a thermometer, not touch. The internal temperature should reach at least 165℉ (73℃).
For a crispier turkey, let it air dry in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition