Smoking turkey legs

[Gumbo4x4]

Any tips? I've had 'em in a brine since yesterday. Got a hickory fire going & have a pork shoulder on there that's been smoking a couple hours already. The legs being smaller I don't believe will need as much time, but I've never smoked turkey legs before. Any seasoning ideas? Other tips?

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

Any tips? I've had 'em in a brine since yesterday. Got a hickory fire going & have a pork shoulder on there that's been smoking a couple hours already. The legs being smaller I don't believe will need as much time, but I've never smoked turkey legs before. Any seasoning ideas? Other tips?

Maybe something sweet? With brown sugar or maple syrup?

 

[wiigirl]

spray them with the brine while cooking....

 

[mrodgers]

From what I understand, you want poultry cooking at 275° while pork or beef would be 220°. At 275°, the skin will crisp up and won't crisp at all at lower temp. I know my chicken (first smoke) didn't crisp up at 225-230° for 6 hours.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I'm at around 250 with the pork sitting as far from the fire as possible & plan to put the legs closer (I have an offset firebox rather than an over/under). It'll be closer to 275 where the legs will sit

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Any tips? I've had 'em in a brine since yesterday. Got a hickory fire going & have a pork shoulder on there that's been smoking a couple hours already. The legs being smaller I don't believe will need as much time, but I've never smoked turkey legs before. Any seasoning ideas? Other tips?

What mind of smoker do you have? That sounds really really good. (drool....)

 

[Gumbo4x4]

What mind of smoker do you have? That sounds really really good. (drool....)

It's one of those barrel-shaped ones with the offset firebox. It's more of a grill/smoker combo that a true smoker.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Well, I found some lemon & herb seasoning in the cabinet. Figured, "what the heck?". Guess we'll see. Sun is shining & the dog is insisting on being out there soaking in the sun and the smoke. She smells delicious

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Success!! The legs were on for about 4.5 hours & taste wonderful according to both daughters (I agree). Good smoky flavor without being too much, and not dry at all. We'll definitely do this again!!

 

[Sweettears]

Which end do you light?

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Which end do you light?

The big end, silly. The small end goes in your mouth