Grilled Turkey Leg Recipe {Perfect for Father's Day}

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Grill: Spray the turkey legs with cooking spray and place them on the grill skin side down. Flip them every 5 minutes for 35 minutes. Make Sauce: While the legs are cooking, place a saucepot on the grill. Add the butter, juice and zest from half a lemon and the garlic.

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Step 2: Grill the turkey legs. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for indirect medium heat. Add the wood chips to the grill according to the manufacturer's directions. Place the turkey on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°F in the thickest part of the turkey leg.

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Instructions. In a large pot, combine all brine ingredients and let boil. Once boiling, cool down to room temperature. Rinse turkey legs and submerge in the cooled down brine. Add ice if needed. Let turkey brine from 4-24 hours. When the legs are ready, pull out of brine and discard brine. Rinse and pat turkey legs dry.

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Start by preheating your grill to a medium-low temperature, around 275°F. Once the grill is ready, place the turkey legs on the grill and let them cook for around 2-3 hours, turning them occasionally to ensure they cook evenly. You can also add wood chips to your grill to impart a delicious smoky flavor to the turkey legs.

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If you have a gas grill, preheat half your grill to 350°F. Sear the Drumsticks: Put the turkey legs over the hot coals or lit part of your gas grill to sear each side of the drumsticks for three minutes. Start Grilling: After searing your turkey legs, move them to the unlit part of your gas grill or the part without coals in your charcoal grill.

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The Grilling Process. Place the seasoned turkey legs on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and let them cook for about 25-30 minutes. After that, move the turkey legs to the direct heat zone and cook for another 5-10 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even browning. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

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Refrigerate the legs for anywhere between 4 and 24 hours. Remove them from the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook them, in order to bring them up to room temperature. Remove the legs from the brine and pat them dry. Right before you cook them, drizzle olive oil over each leg and rub in a mixture of salt and black pepper.

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When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Insert the probe into the thickest part of a turkey leg, avoiding touching the bone. Lay the turkey legs directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ and the turkey legs are deeply.

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Preheat your grill for high temperature cooking and make sure to lightly oil the grate. Fill a large pot with the soda, sugar, hot sauce, pepper, pepper flakes and the onion slices. Then add the turkey legs and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook the mixture for 30-45 minutes, just until the legs reach an internal temperature of 180°F.

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In a large stockpot or container, combine water, kosher salt, and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved. Place turkey legs in the brine until completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 to 6 hours. Drain turkey from the brine, and rinse inside and out under cool running water. Pat dry with a paper towel.

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Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F, and then spray the turkey legs to come to room temperature. Set the legs on the grill, rotating them a quarter turn every five minutes. Turn the grill to 300 degrees F and cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Rotate the legs every five minutes while cooking.

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Once cooked, remove the turkey legs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. **FAQs** **How long does it take to grill turkey legs?** Grilling turkey legs usually takes about 15-20 minutes per side, depending on the heat of the grill and the size of the turkey legs.

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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate. In a large pot, mix the lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper, pepper, and onion. Place the turkey legs in the mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook 30 to 45 minutes, until the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

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In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices (paprika, basil, salt, garlic, mustard powder, cinnamon, cayenne, onion powder, and turmeric). Place turkey legs in a plastic bag. Pour marinade into bag, and seal it tightly. Shake bag until turkey legs are coated in marinade. Refrigerate 1-2 hours.

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1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne pepper (if you want a kick) Instructions. Lightly oil your grill. Preheat to med-high heat. Lightly coat each turkey leg with the oil, season with salt & pepper, then place them on your grill. Allow the legs to cook on the grill 4-5 minutes per side or until they get a few char marks.

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Instructions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to create a flavorful marinade. Pat dry the turkey legs with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Brush the turkey legs with the marinade, making sure to coat.