Smoked Turkey legs…. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor! This presmoked leg recipe is one of those meals you season up well, throw in the oven, and let the magic happen. They are pretty easy to make and have incredible taste. I can safely say they remind me of the Disney World Turkey Leg. They are easily found and a great addition to any holiday dinner.
What are smoked Turkey legs?
Smoked Turkey legs are a part of the turkey’s body. They are the legs. A smoker smokes the turkey legs. You can find them pre-smoked like Disney or smoke them yourself. This recipe is top-rated at Christmas and Thanksgiving but can be made anytime. It would be best if you made this recipe because it is simple and can be paired with almost anything, such as my air-fried greens or my roasted potatoes.
Ingredients for Smoked Turkey legs
How to make baked smoked turkey legs
STEP 1: To a bowl, add your soft-end butter.
STEP 2: Add seasonings
STEP 3: Mix Well
STEP 4: Rub the butter over your turkey legs. Make sure to cover all of the legs
STEP 5: Wrap the smoked turkey legs in aluminum foil
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Storage
Once you have removed all the meat from the bone, you will want to store it. These baked smoked turkey legs weigh about 4 ounces, so if it’s only you, you will have a lot left to eat. You should place your turkey meat in an airtight container and then put it in the refrigerator. You can also use an airtight ziplock bag.
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Smoked Turkey Legs
Ingredients
- 2 Smoked Turkey Leg
- 1 Stick of butter softened
- 2 Teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Aluminum Foil Enough to cover the smoke turkey legs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Rinse and pat your smoked Turkey legs fry then sit on a piece of aluminum foil2 Smoked Turkey Leg
- To a bowl add in your soft-end butter along with seasonings then mix together well.1 Stick of butter, 2 Teaspoon Creole Seasoning, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Rub the butter over your turkey legs. Making sure to cover all of the legs
- Wrap the smoked turkey legs in aluminum foilAluminum Foil
- Place in the oven for 3 to 4 hours or until meat easily comes off bone with fork. If you have a smaller turkey leg, check the cooking results at the halfway mark.
- Take out of the oven then allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then debone.
- Enjoy
Notes
- Remember, these substitutions and techniques provide a general guideline for cooking turkey legs in the oven. Adjustments may be needed based on personal preferences and the specific size and type of turkey you’re using. Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying meal!