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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!" — Tony B

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
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).
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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PREP 25 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

I made 24 legs yesterday to sell for a church festival, everyone LOVED them! As always, I changed up the recipe a bit: Marinate the legs liberally with steak seasoning overnite, rinse before boiling. Glaze the legs with a mixture of honey, molasses, & a little BBQ sauce. I also, slow cooked in the oven all afternoon which worked out fine.

—IN HOME CHEF

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 27, 2006

Okay folks, lets get serious here. We have all had and loved the turkey legs from fairs, baseball parks, and amusement parks. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando turkey legs are my favorite, not that they are any better mind you, I just like being at WDW and UO when I eat one! One thing all these legs have in common is that they taste like ham. I've tried this recipe. It is good but not what we are looking for. The only way to get turkey to taste like ham is to cure it and smoke it. All the soda pop and spices in the world will not render the same flavor and texture as what we want and get from "those" places.

—RedWings#1

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Sep 14, 2007

Really liked this recipe a lot! Unlike a previous reviewer, I really don't like the "carnival" drumsticks, so I was not looking for that flavor. I had purchased turkey drumsticks on a whim, looking for something different for dinner. Once I got them home, I had no idea what to do with them, found this recipe and it is definitly a keeper. It has a nice bite to it, but not overwhelming. The turkey was moist and tender, but the grill was a mess :) Don't change a thing!

—J. Nightingale

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Jan 25, 2004

This was fabulous! My husband and I both loved it! No leftovers...Thanks!

—PHLYGRRLL

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Feb 10, 2009

I seriously make these on a weekly basis. Turkey legs are so cheap. My husband takes the onions that are cooked in with the legs over mash potatoes. Its good but those onions are super spicy. They taste very similar to the ones you get at the fairs but a whole lot better. The spiciness of the red pepper and the sweetness of the honey..just perfect.

—charisha

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Jan 25, 2004

These were yummy...for ADULTS! Kids won't touch it because of the red pepper flakes. Simply omit these for a more bland, but kid-friendly dish.

—STACYH45

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Jan 12, 2009

I really liked these but the smell of hot sprite was... interesting but quickly dissipated after turning it off so don't let it deter you from trying it out. I would recommend cutting into your legs a little bit before boiling that way the inside of the legs get the same kind of marinade on the inside.

—lacylue

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Jan 02, 2007

My family and friends loved this recipe. The only thing I will do different is a little less red pepper. It was a bit spicy for me , but everyone else at our New Years party loved them. Easy four 1/2 stars from my family and friends.

—mztxkitty

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Nutrition

Calories
496 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
53 g
17%

Cholesterol
119 mg
40%

Fat
9.6 g
15%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
49.4 g
99%

Sodium
759 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Turkey Legs

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 496
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6g 15 %
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15 %
Cholesterol 119mg 40 %
Sodium 759mg 30 %
Potassium 574mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 53g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 49.4g 99 %
** Sugars 12.4g
** Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 53 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 114 %
Vitamin B6 44 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 15 %

* 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.