Big Poppa’s Orange Chipotle Turkey Legs

Bring a bold and zesty twist to your barbecue with Big Poppa’s Orange Chipotle Turkey Legs! This recipe infuses juicy turkey legs with a tangy brine, a flavorful injection, and a sweet and spicy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for grilling season, these turkey legs are a crowd-pleaser that will elevate your next cookout.

Ingredients:

• 4 Turkey Legs
• Big Poppa’s Money Seasoning
• Granny’s BBQ Sauce
• Big Poppa’s Chicken Prod Injection
• 1 cup Pickle Juice
• 1 Orange, juiced
• 2 tablespoons Orange Marmalade
• 8oz Butter, melted
• 1/2 Chipotle pepper

Directions:

1. Brining the Turkey Legs:

   • Place turkey legs in a large zip-lock bag.
   • Pour in the pickle juice, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

2. Preparing the Injection:

   • Mix 8oz of melted butter with 2 tablespoons of Big Poppa’s Chicken Prod Injection.
   • Add water to the mixture to reach a total of 1 cup.
   • Inject the turkey legs with the prepared injection mixture.

3. Making the Orange Chipotle Sauce:

   • In a blender, combine 1/2 a bottle of Granny’s BBQ Sauce, the juice of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade, a sprinkle of Big Poppa’s Money Seasoning, and 1/2 a chipotle pepper. Blend until smooth.

4. Seasoning and Smoking:

   • Pat the turkey legs dry and season generously with Big Poppa’s Money Seasoning.
   • Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
   • Place the seasoned turkey legs on the smoker and cook for 20 minutes. Flip the legs and continue cooking, repeating until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

5. Finishing Touches:

   • Once fully cooked, remove the turkey legs from the smoker.
   • Toss or baste them in the orange chipotle sauce.

6. Serving:

   • Serve hot and enjoy the rich, smoky, and tangy flavors of Big Poppa’s Orange Chipotle Turkey Legs!

Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic recipe, perfect for any BBQ enthusiast looking to impress their guests with a unique twist on traditional turkey legs!