If you want Basic Smoked Turkey Legs. Fruit woods like Apple, Cherry, Etc work well or Hickory if you like some thing Stronger. For a Rub and Brine these recipes are popular...
Families Favorite Brine
1/2C Kosher Salt
2T Paprika
2T Gran. Garlic
2T Gran. Onion
2T Dry Thyme
2T Black Pepper
1C Vinegar (Any)
1-11/2Gal Cold Water to cover Chix
1T Red Pepper Flake Optional
Mix well and Soak the Bird for 24 Hours.
Remove the Legs, rinse if desired and pat dry with paper towels.
Place in an open container in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours for the Skin to dry.
This will give a crispier skin when Smokng or Roasting...
Bubba Chix Rub
1/2C Raw Sugar
2T Paprika (I use Smoked if I'm just Grilling)
1T Cayenne
1T Gran. Garlic
1T Gran. Onion
1tsp Black Pepper
1tsp Wht Pepper
1tsp Allspice
1tsp Bell's Poultry Seasoning (optional)
Mix well and rub on Oil or Butter coated Legs.
Reduce Cayenne to 1teaspoon if less heat is desired.
For additional info, look at these threads...
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=Turkey+legs
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=Fair+Turkey+legs
