Printable Recipe: Savory Spicy Barbecued Turkey Legs

Savory-Spicy Barbecued Turkey Legs

This recipe is spicy and savory without any of the sweetness you get with your usual barbecue turkey leg recipe. The thyme --not a common ingredient in BBQ sauce-- pairs perfectly with the flavor of the turkey.

Ingredients:
4 turkey drumsticks, about 1 lb each
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 C. chili sauce
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1/3 C. apple cider vinegar
1/4 C. onion, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine garlic, chili sauce, oil, vinegar, onion, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Place drumsticks in roasting pan. Pour prepared sauce over. Cover and marinate for at least two hours in refrigerator. (If the roasting pan won't fit in your fridge, simply toss turkey with sauce in non-reactive bowl or plate, and pour into roasting pan when ready to start cooking.) Turn pieces occasionally in sauce while marinating.

Grill: Spray rack with nonstick spray (don't do this while rack is over fire). Grill turkey legs approx 7 minutes per side, til browned. Turning and basting often with sauce, continue to grill about 1 hour, or until tender.

Oven: Cover drumsticks loosely in foil. Bake in 325 degree F oven for 1 and 1/2 hours, basting frequently. Uncover, then continue baking approx. 30 minutes, or until barbecued turkey drumsticks are browned and tender.

If you're looking for a super smokey barbecue turkey leg recipe, you might want to take a look at our Smoked Turkey Legs Recipes and Instructions.