Best 3 County Fair Turkey Legs Recipes
**Crispy and succulent turkey legs seasoned to perfection, reminiscent of a county fair treat, are easily achievable in your own kitchen with these delectable recipes.**
From the classic preparation with a savory dry rub to a tangy injection marinade and a sweet and spicy glaze, these recipes offer a range of flavors to suit every palate. Whether you prefer your turkey legs oven-roasted, air-fried, or grilled to perfection, these step-by-step guides ensure a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior.
Indulge in the ultimate county fair experience with these tantalizing turkey legs, perfect for your next backyard barbecue, tailgate party, or family feast.
COUNTY FAIR TURKEY LEGS
Make and share this County Fair Turkey Legs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Combine all ingredients, except House Seasoning and honey, in a large stock pot and bring to a low boil. Add turkey legs and boil for 30 minutes or until turkey legs register 165 degrees F. Put turkey legs on the grill, season with Paula Deen's House Seasoning and brush with honey. Grill over medium heat about 15 minutes, rotating occasionally as needed. The turkey legs should be crispy and golden brown when done.
- NOTE: Paula Deen's House Seasoning Mix is recipe #57340.
STATE FAIR SMOKED TURKEY LEGS
Who doesn't love those State Fair Smoked Turkey Legs? Admit it....you secretly love buying those! They wrap it in tin foil, and you walk around and munch on that obscenely huge, tender, smoky lean meat that could almost be mistaken for ham while looking at all the displays and entries. I wanted to replicate that for an upcoming...
Provided by Sherry Blizzard
Categories Turkey
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Bring all ingredients EXCEPT Turkey to a boil. Stir to dissolve salt and sugar. Let it sit to room temperature. Put the brine in the fridge to get cold.
- 2. Slide your fingers under the turkey leg skins to separate the turkey meat from the skin. Do not remove the skin, but slide it to the bottom of the leg.
- 3. ***Note You want to brine the meat. So leave the skin around the bottom of the leg.
- 4. Place the cold marinade into a food-safe bucket....they are cheap and easy to find. Add the turkey legs with the skin around the turkey's ankles. Let sit in the fridge overnight and up to 24 hours.
- 5. ******Note Be careful, the longer it sits in the brine the less your meat will remain in a solid state....I personally prefer overnight.
- 6. Rinse the turkey legs under cold water and return the skin to cover the legs. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 7. Preheat the smoker to 250. I used apple wood chips. Place the turkey legs on the smoker girll and allow to smoke for 1 1/2 hours....flip the legs over and continue for another 1 1/2 hours.
- 8. Remove and enjoy, or do like I am doing and zip seal them in vacuum pack bags to take hiking on your next adventure.
COUNTY FAIR TURKEY LEGS
Turkey legs with a sweet and spicy sauce
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Combine all ingredients, except the House Seasoning and honey, in a large stock pot and bring to a low boil. Add turkey legs and boil for 30 minutes or until the turkey legs register 165 °F. Put turkey legs on the grill, season with House Seasoning and brush with honey. Grill over medium heat for about 15 minutes, rotating occasionally as needed. The turkey legs should be crispy and golden brown when done.
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey legs: Look for turkey legs that are about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds each. Make sure they are fresh and have no signs of spoilage.
- Brine the turkey legs: Brining the turkey legs helps to keep them moist and flavorful. To make a brine, dissolve 1/2 cup of salt and 1/4 cup of sugar in 1 gallon of water. Add the turkey legs to the brine and let them soak for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Smoke the turkey legs: Smoking the turkey legs gives them a delicious smoky flavor. If you don't have a smoker, you can use a grill or oven. To smoke the turkey legs, preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey legs on the smoker and cook them for 2-3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Baste the turkey legs: Basting the turkey legs with a flavorful liquid helps to keep them moist and prevent them from drying out. You can use a variety of liquids for basting, such as barbecue sauce, apple juice, or melted butter.
- Cook the turkey legs until they are tender: The turkey legs are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the internal temperature of the turkey legs with a meat thermometer.
Conclusion:
County fair turkey legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your turkey legs turn out perfectly every time.
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