(per turkey drumstick)
- 2 quarts of water
- 1/2 cup of coarse kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- Mix well to disolve salt and sugar.
Pure Honey
Remove skin from turkey drumstick. Place the leg into brine solution so it is completely covered. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. The longer the better. Remove from fridge 1 hour before grilling to bring to room temp. Remove leg from brine and pat dry.
Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
Prepare grill with wood chips. Use small smoke box placed directly on gas burner or hot coals.
Grill turkey leg on center or upper rack over medium to low heat. After 15 minutes of grilling, turn the drumstick and begin basting with honey. I use pure honey and drizzle it over the leg. Continue basting with honey and rotating frequently during grill time.
Depending on your particular grill it will take 45 to 60 minutes cooking time. However, it usually takes 1-1/4 hrs. on my grill. Make sure to use a meat thermometer and cook until you reach 180 F. internal temp.
When done, remove from the grill and wrap in foil. Let rest for 15 minutes.
Enjoy.
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