Smoked Turkey Drumsticks
Ingredients: 5
Discover the rich flavors of these smoked turkey drumsticks, brined to perfection with a blend of Tender Quick salt, brown sugar, and aromatic liquid smoke. Slow-roasted to a golden mahogany hue, these drumsticks promise to be a mouthwatering delight.
Ingredients
For Brining | |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup Morton Tender Quick salt |
| 1⁄2 | cup brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons liquid smoke |
| 1⁄2 | gallon water (or enough water to cover pieces) |
| 10 | turkey legs (turkey wings, whole turkey, or whole chicken) |
Instructions
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For Brining and Roasting
- Combine Morton Tender Quick salt, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and water. Ensure everything is dissolved and pour the brine over the turkey drumsticks.
- Refrigerate the brined turkey drumsticks in a covered container for 24 to 72 hours.
- After brining, rinse off the brine, pat the turkey drumsticks dry with paper towels, and roast them at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes.
- To achieve a deeper color, increase the oven temperature to 500°F. Roast the drumsticks until they develop a rich mahogany color. Flip them over to roast the other side until browned.
Aug 15, 2024