Grilled Turkey Legs

Grilled Turkey Legs

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

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 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

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

Step 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).

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496
Calories
10g
Fat
53g
Carbs
49g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol119mg 40%
Sodium759mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars12g
Protein49g
Vitamin C9mg 45%
Calcium75mg 6%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium574mg 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.

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