Turkey legs

[bradger]

A while back i saw a recipe for renaissance turkey legs, i will need to look it up again because i don't remember much about it other than baking in oven at 325. That just doesn't sit right with me. I think smoking would be a more accurate representation of it. I'm thinking about making theses for thanksgiving dinner with my parents i will need to practice a couple times before that. I'm sure some one here has smoked them, would love any tips on how long and type of wood.

 

[chilerelleno]

I really like Cherry and/or Hickory for my whole turkey smokes.
A lot of the Drumstick connoisseurs here swear by curing them first.

 

[gmc2003]

Maybe this thread can help...

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...rkey-legs-viper1s-recipe.150678/#post-1073261

Chris

 

[daveomak]

I've cured and smoked legs... Do a test run to see if you like the flavor..

They lose a lot of turkey flavor IMO...

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[dannylang]

Let us know witch on is best.
dannylang

 

[tallbm]

A while back i saw a recipe for renaissance turkey legs, i will need to look it up again because i don't remember much about it other than baking in oven at 325. That just doesn't sit right with me. I think smoking would be a more accurate representation of it. I'm thinking about making theses for thanksgiving dinner with my parents i will need to practice a couple times before that. I'm sure some one here has smoked them, would love any tips on how long and type of wood.

I think you are going to get covered here. I also had the same issue if trying to find a good recipe or post and found some info and did some testing and put it in a post here: https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/cured-smoked-turkey-drumstricks-like-qview.264534/

In short you will want to use cure #1 BUT you don't have to have the cure penetrate 100% through the meat to get the flavor you are wanting. You can take the time and let it but it isn't mandatory.
My post takes the approach to get the flavor with good penetration but not really worrying about a hard 100% cure like it was a ham or something.

Check it out, check out other's info, and play around to get what you like. You will love what you produce for sure :)