Smoked Turkey Leg with Cranberry BBQ Sauce

How to Make Smoked Turkey Leg with Cranberry BBQ Sauce at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 legs turkey legs
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the turkey legs by rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Rub the spice mixture evenly over the turkey legs.

4. 4

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

5. 5

   Place the turkey legs in the smoker and smoke for 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. 6

   While the turkey legs are smoking, prepare the cranberry BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water.

7. 7

   Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

8. 8

   Once the turkey legs are done smoking, remove them from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve the smoked turkey legs with the warm cranberry BBQ sauce drizzled over the top.