Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Turkey Legs

Ingredients

• 4 turkey legs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 1/2 cups raspberry chipotle sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels and rub all over with olive oil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the turkey legs.

3. 3

   Let the turkey legs sit at room temperature for 20 minutes while you prepare the grill.

   20:00 · Rest at room temperature
4. 4

   Preheat the grill for two-zone cooking, heating one side to medium-high (about 400°F) and leaving the other side unlit for indirect heat.

   10:00 · Preheat grill
5. 5

   Sear the turkey legs over direct heat, turning occasionally, until the skin is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

   10:00 · Sear turkey legs
6. 6

   Move the turkey legs to the indirect heat side of the grill, cover, and cook, turning every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F, about 55 minutes.

   55:00 · Grill over indirect heat
7. 7

   During the last 15 minutes of grilling, brush the turkey legs generously with raspberry chipotle sauce every 5 minutes, building up a glossy glaze.

   15:00 · Glaze turkey legs
8. 8

   Remove the turkey legs from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

   10:00 · Rest before serving
9. 9

   Brush with additional raspberry chipotle sauce, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve warm.