Grilled Turkey Legs

Name: Grilled Turkey Legs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
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

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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!

Recipe by Tony B

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496	Calories
10g	Fat
53g	Carbs
49g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 119mg	40%
Sodium 759mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 49g
Vitamin C 9mg	45%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 574mg	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.