State Fair-Style Roasted Turkey Legs Recipe

Step 1

For the brine:

Step 2

Whisk together the water, kosher salt and sugar to create your brine.

Step 3

Once the liquid turns clear, place 3 turkey legs in a gallon zip-top bag and pour over half of the brine to cover. Repeat with the remaining 3 turkey legs then refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.

Step 4

For the turkey rub:

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the turkey rub and mix to combine.

Step 6

To cook:

Step 7

Remove the turkey legs from the brine and pat dry.

Step 8

Season the turkey legs with all of the turkey rub and place onto a sheet tray with a wire rack and allow them to marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 9

While the turkey legs are marinating, preheat your oven to 425°F.

Step 10

Once the oven is up to temp, roast the turkey legs on the wire rack for 45 minutes or until the skin is golden-brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 11

Remove from the oven allow the turkey legs to rest for 5 minutes, then serve with your favorite barbecue sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing.