turkey legs

[Chuck_B]

friend brought me some turkey legs he'd like me to smoke end of the week. Never done turkey legs before. Any rub suggestions? Wasn't planning on using a brine.

 

[Russell Y]

Turkey leg

Try this one.

 

[Marc]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Wasn't planning on using a brine. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Because why?
Have a lot of love for the brine & cured leg!

 

[Matt Sanders]

I am a big believer in brining poultry. I think it makes a huge difference.

I'd rub above and below the skin with equal parts sage, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf (ground up), and black pepper.

Mix that with equal part EVOO to make a wet rub. If you didn't brine, add salt. I did something similar for Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys. It was a big hit.

 

[Marc]

Chuck, I'd suggest not only a brine but cure as well. Don't know what quantity you have but if you can, try a few cured. Really great stuff.