Smoked Turkey Legs
These smokey turkey legs are ideal for anytime of the year but they become the centre piece of any any meal at Christmas time. With there smokey flavour and brown complexion they really help to dominate the table and bring a wow factor to your special day. Turkey legs are affordable, flavourful, and hard to overcook. Perfect for a budget-friendly Christmas BBQ feast with big smoky flavour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time (hours)
2hrs
Cook Time (minutes)
Servings
4
Cuisine:
British
Course:
Main
Difficulty:
Easy
Keyword:
smoked turkey legs electric smoker
Author:
Kitchen Sizzlers
Cooking Temp
165
Ingredients
4 turkey legs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper
Chef’s Notes
Level the smoker
Allow to reach desired temperature
Add wood 20 minutes before smoking
Equipment Used
Method
Preheat BBQ to 165°C using indirect heat.
Mix oil, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
Coat turkey legs evenly in the seasoning.
Add applewood to the BBQ skip this if you’re cooking in the oven.
Cook for 1.5–2 hours, turning halfway.
Target internal temperature: 80–85°C. . Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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