Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs - Father's Day Grilling Series

Are you looking for a last-minute gift for Dad that will knock his socks off? Look no further than the Summerset Father's Day Grilling Series, where we have some spectacular ideas to make this Father's Day one to remember.

One of our top picks from this series is Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs. These succulent, juicy legs are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them even better than the turkey legs you can find at any fair or amusement park. Your father's taste buds will tingle as he bites into the flavorful, tender meat, and you may even see a smile spreading across his face.

Start by brining the legs in a mixture of salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, poultry seasoning, Tabasco, bay leaves, and ice water. This process ensures that every bite is infused with mouth-watering flavors, resulting in a moist, tender texture that will leave your father wanting more.

Next, rub the legs with a blend of chili powder, steak seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil, adding an extra level of depth and complexity to the taste. Finally, the legs are slow-grilled over indirect heat, allowing all the flavors to meld together and creating a tender and savory dish.

These Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs will satisfy your father's taste and make for a fun eating experience. Just like at the fair, he can hold the leg in his hand and chow down, getting a little messy in the process.

So treat your father to something extraordinary this Father's Day with our Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs from the Summerset Father's Day Grilling Series. And while you're at it, check out our other delicious grilling ideas for even more ways to make this day one to remember. Trust us, these turkey legs will become a family favorite in no time.

Serves 4

Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs Ingredients

Brine

  • 1/2 cup table salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4-1 gallon water
  • 6 large turkey legs

Rub

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp steak seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • olive oil

Giant Fair-Style Turkey Legs Directions

  1. Mix all the brine ingredients in a large container with a lid and add turkey legs. Let sit in the brine for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally.
  2. Prepare a grill for indirect cooking at about 325F.
  3. Meanwhile, remove the turkey legs from the brine, rinse, and pat dry. Mix and rub ingredients together in a small bowl (except the olive oil). Lightly drizzle olive oil over the turkey legs, then sprinkle all the rub over the legs and gently rub to coat.
  4. Cook over indirect heat (325F) for 45 mins to 1 hour or until the thickest part of the leg is 165F. Turn legs every 10-15 minutes to cook evenly.

 

Taken from aroundmyfamilytable.com  https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/giant-fair-style-turkey-legs/