Barbecue Bourbon Glazed Turkey Legs

Ingredients

• 4 turkey legs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne, then rub evenly over the turkey legs.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the turkey legs on all sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes total.

   8:00 · Sear turkey legs
3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 325°F. Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven around the turkey legs, cover tightly, and transfer to the oven.

4. 4

   Braise the turkey legs in the oven until the meat is very tender and pulls easily from the bone, about 2 hours 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

   2:30:00 · Braise turkey legs
5. 5

   While the turkey braises, combine the barbecue sauce, bourbon, honey, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.

   8:00 · Simmer bourbon glaze
6. 6

   Remove the turkey legs from the braising liquid and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.

7. 7

   Brush the turkey legs generously with the bourbon glaze on all sides.

8. 8

   Roast the glazed turkey legs until the glaze is caramelized and sticky, about 15 minutes, brushing with additional glaze halfway through.

   15:00 · Roast glazed turkey legs
9. 9

   Let the turkey legs rest for 5 minutes, then brush with any remaining glaze and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

   5:00 · Rest turkey legs