SMOKED TURKEY LEGS {DISNEY WORLD COPYCAT}

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These tender turkey legs are cured overnight and then smoked to juicy perfection!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 medium turkey drums (Mine came 3 in a pack)
Cure
8 tsp. Morton's Kosher Salt
2 tsp. Prague powder #1
6 T. dark brown sugar
2 c. distilled water (room temperature)
Dashes of worcestershire
2 bay leaves
Seasoning Rub
½ c. brown sugar
1 T. coarse black pepper
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. chili powder
1 T. cumin
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. onion powder
1 T. paprika
Hickory wood chips (soaked overnight)
Charcoal

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine kosher salt, Prague powder, brown sugar and worcestershire into distilled water. Stir until dissolved.
  • Loosen the skin away from the flesh on each leg.
  • Using a flavor injector, inject some of the mixture into several spots on the turkey legs.
  • Place three legs each into two plastic storage bags.
  • Pour half of the mixture into both bags. Toss a bay leaf into each bag and seal pushing put all excess air.
  • Place bags onto a baking sheet to shield fridge from any leaks.
  • Place in fridge and marinate for 24 hours.
  • Discard marinade and rinse each turkey leg under cold water. Pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well.
  • Season each leg liberally with the seasoning mixture.
  • Using a smoker, smoke the legs on the highest grate over soaked hickory chips and charcoal for 3-5 hours or until the internal temperature on both sides of the bone reaches 170 degrees. Say grace and enjoy!

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