We had Thanksgiving at a friend's house this year which meant that I didn't get to cook a turkey or enjoy working my way through a big pile of turkey leftovers.
I am not sure if that was a curse or a blessing.
All the same I had the hankering for some bird so I fired up the smoker and put on some turkey legs and chicken thighs.
I am not sure if that was a curse or a blessing.
All the same I had the hankering for some bird so I fired up the smoker and put on some turkey legs and chicken thighs.
The poultry was brined overnight before smoking and was seasoned with some Traeger Poultry Seasoning. I smoked them up at around 265F with apple wood.
It took about two hours for the poultry to hit 160F and that is when I sauced it with some Sweet Baby Ray barbecue sauce. After another 30 minutes the sauce was set and the chicken thighs were done! I thought they came out pretty nice!
It took about two hours for the poultry to hit 160F and that is when I sauced it with some Sweet Baby Ray barbecue sauce. After another 30 minutes the sauce was set and the chicken thighs were done! I thought they came out pretty nice!
The turkey legs were done about the same time and they also looked pretty.
Looks can be deceiving though....I have to tell you that I am just not a big fan of turkey legs. I don't understand it. When I get smoked turkey legs at the state fair they are meaty, juicy and delicious.
Every time I try making them I get a big mouth full of tendon and cartilage that I have to sort through.
Every time I try making them I get a big mouth full of tendon and cartilage that I have to sort through.
I've tried smoking both small turkey and large turkey legs and they always have the same problem.
I ended up using these legs to season a pot of bean soup...now that turned out awesome!
So how about it? Have any tips on where I can find some turkey legs that are not a pile of tendons???
Useful Links on Smoked Chicken Thighs and Turkey Legs
smokingchicken.wordpress.com/2018/11/28/butter-bath-smoked-chicken-thighs/
amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/turkey-recipes/disney-style-smoked-turkey-legs-recipe
I ended up using these legs to season a pot of bean soup...now that turned out awesome!
So how about it? Have any tips on where I can find some turkey legs that are not a pile of tendons???
Useful Links on Smoked Chicken Thighs and Turkey Legs
smokingchicken.wordpress.com/2018/11/28/butter-bath-smoked-chicken-thighs/
amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/turkey-recipes/disney-style-smoked-turkey-legs-recipe