Smoke turkey thighs at 250 degrees F for 1.5 hours. Increase smoker temperature to 400 degrees F until done at 170 – 175 degrees F internal temperature. Remove and enjoy.

How to Butcher Turkey Drumsticks and Thighs Low and slow are the keys to cooking wild turkey thighs. Alex Robinson. The leg meat on wild turkeys can be juicy, tender, and delicious, as long as you ...

1. Have on hand 1 large or 2 smaller roasting pans. 2. Set the turkey in the pans, skin side up. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle generously with salt. Refrigerate the turkey, uncovered, for at ...

Turkey thighs and legs/drumsticks These often are the least expensive cuts of the bird. They are also the most forgiving, because the dark meat will remain juicy up to an internal temperature of ...

Remove the foil, baste the turkey thighs with the pan juices, and continue cooking until the thighs register 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer, 35 to 45 minutes.

Salt your Turkey legs and thighs, add a liberal amount of seasoning and let sit overnight. Place the legs and thighs in a pan lined with sliced onions and bake at 350 degrees for around 2 hours.

Lay the turkey thighs on a cutting board skin down. Place plastic wrap on top and lightly pound each thigh with a mallet, until thighs are about ½ inch thick evenly. Remove the wrap.

Turkey thighs and legs/drumsticks. These often are the least expensive cuts of the bird. They are also the most forgiving, because the dark meat will remain juicy up to an internal temperature of ...