Will Turkey Legs Cure With Skin On?

[whistech]

I would like to try curing some turkey legs and then smoking them.    I plan on using a dry rub with Cure # 1.   I will use the legs to season beans.     Thank you for your help.

 

[pops6927]

Yes, just make sure to add any cure that falls off into the bag.  Immediately a dry rub cure starts drawing moisture out of the meat and mixes with the rub, which in effect forms a brine, so it is brining the legs which permeates through the skin with no problem.  Turn them every day so the cure keeps curing evenly.

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Whistech

Please do us a favor and drop by Roll Call and introduce yourself 

 

[pineywoods]

Be sure to post some Qview and you got great advise from a master Pops is Da Man when it comes to meats and curing