Grilled Turkey Legs

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These spicy turkey legs are sweet and hot—just like the smoked turkey legs you get at the fair or theme park!

Submitted by Tony B
Updated on March 7, 2024
Grilled Turkey Legs
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce

  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced

  • 4 turkey legs

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

  2. In a large pot, mix the lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper, pepper, and onion. Place the turkey legs in the mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook 30 to 45 minutes, until the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

  3. Remove onion slices from the mixture, and arrange on the prepared grill. Place turkey legs over the onions. Drizzle with honey, and season with steak seasoning. Cook, tuning once, 20 minutes, or until a crisp browned crust has formed on the turkey legs.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496 Calories
10g Fat
53g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 759mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 49g 99%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 574mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.