Name: Grilled Turkey Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each); 3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Try something different this Thanksgiving, and make grilled turkey legs. These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1-1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)

3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Instructions

1 Season the turkey legs

2 In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, ground ginger, pepper, dried basil and cayenne pepper. Brush the turkey legs all over with the butter mixture.

3 Grill the turkey legs

4 Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for indirect medium heat. Add the wood chips to the grill according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place the turkey on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°F in the thickest part of the turkey leg. As the turkey cooks, turn the legs occasionally to ensure even cooking. Editor's Tip: Need help with creating indirect heat? Check out our guide to learn more about direct heat vs. indirect heat.