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.
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.
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!
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.
This was fabulous! My husband and I both loved it! No leftovers...Thanks!
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.
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.
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.
Only the outer grilled meat tasted good. Maybe if it were boiled for less time and grilled more. Also maybe if it were marinated with some liquid smoke. I'll not be making it again though.
