Steps

• 1

  Plan ahead, these turkey legs brine overnight. In a large stockpot, combine one gallon of water, Traeger Rub, curing salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves.

• 2

  Bring to a boil over high heat to dissolve the salt and sugar granules. Take off the heat and add in 1/2 gallon of water and ice. Make sure the brine is at least to room temperature, if not colder. (You may need to refrigerate the brine for an hour or so.)

• 3

  Add the turkey legs making sure they are completely submerged in the brine.

• 4

  After 24 hours, drain the turkey legs and discard the brine. Rinse the brine off the legs with cold water, then dry thoroughly with paper towels.

• 5

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

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• 6

  Lay the turkey legs directly on the grill grate.

• 7

  After 2-1/2 hours, wrap a piece of bacon around each leg and finish cooking them for the last 30 to 40 minutes.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  03:30

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• 8

  The total cooking time for the legs will be 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read meat thermometer. Serve and enjoy!

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

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