Ingredients

  • 10 whole Turkey Legs
  • 4 quarts Water
  • 1 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Seasoning Blend (I Used Montreal)
  • 1 whole Bay Leaf
  • Dry Rub
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (less If You Don't Like Things Too Spicy!)
  • 2 teaspoons Seasoning Blend (I Used Montreal)
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Salt

Method

  • In a pot, combine water with the salt, sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons seasoning blend, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool, then pour into a large container or bowl filled with ice.
  • When mixture is cold, submerge turkey in the brine.
  • Cover the container and brine in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, more if you have time.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix the dry rub ingredients.
  • Remove the turkey legs from the brine and rinse them under cold water.
  • Pat them dry.
  • Rub the dry rub all over the turkey legs, getting under the skin when you can.
  • Roast on a baking sheet in the oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300 and roast for another 15 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.
  • (Update: larger legs will require longer cooking time.)
  • Remove them from oven and wrap the bottom of the legs with aluminum foil for serving.
  • Dig in!