County Fair Turkey Legs

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Fair Food

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(19)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 turkey legs

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 liters lemon-lime soda
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 Vidalia onion, chopped

Directions

1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows

3 tablespoons honey
4 turkey legs

Preheat grill. Combine all ingredients, except the House Seasoning and honey, in a large stock pot and bring to a low boil. Add turkey legs and boil for 30 minutes or until the turkey legs register 165 degrees F. Put turkey legs on the grill, season with House Seasoning and brush with honey. Grill over medium heat for about 15 minutes, rotating occasionally as needed. The turkey legs should be crispy and golden brown when done.

House Seasoning:

1 cup table salt

1/4 cup pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months. Use as a seasoning on meat and when cooking vegetables.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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Jamina Reynoldsburg, OH 12-06-2009
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DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I was really excited about trying this recipe because I love fair turkey legs. I did not add or omit anything. The turkey... legs were rubbery and peppery. The honey was a disaster and over all bland. I hate wasting food but I had to throw out the turkey legs out because they were just plain nasty which made me more pissed because I hate wasting food. DO NOT TRY THIS ONE AT HOME!Read more
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cutie beverly hills, CA 07-20-2009
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the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this recipe for my family consumer science everyone loved them and i got an A! they are amazing my family is always... begging me to make them!Read more
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Linda Wheeling, WV 05-04-2009
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Fantastic!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed this recipe to the letter, and they were so good!!! My husband wants them at least once a month. He said, "They... taste so good they make your tongue wanna slap your brains out!" He's already planning a cookout and serving these. They aren't for people who don't like spicy foods, because they're hot allthe way to the bone. But if your family or guests like hot stuff, these are gold! And they're so easy!!! Read more
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marc buford, GA 04-15-2009
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ON FIRE IN GEORGIA!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Followed recipe to the tee.Used a charcoal grill (out of gas) flared and stuck to the grill so much it was hard to keep it... from burning.And don't leave it alone for 1/10 0f a second or you got an inferno!! This comiing from a Fireman.Might try on gas grill and spray it first.Love paula and cant wait till she comes to the show.Read more
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Kimberly Colorado Springs, CO 02-05-2009
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good, sweet, and spicy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, although I have never cooked it as suggested. The first time I made this recipe I only had one can of Sprite in... the house, so I improvised. I placed all of the ingredients (except for the sprite, turkey legs, and onion) into a small saucepan, then added a little onion powder and about a third can of sprite to the mix. I heated on medium low stirring frequently until the sauce simmered for a while and thickened slightly. I never had a fume problem as mentioned in other reviews. Then I brushed the sauce on the legs, and broiled at about 375 for about 40-50 minutes, brushing with sauce and turning every 10 or 15 minutes, until legs are done and meat pulls up on the bone. This process takes less work than Paula's recipe, creates less dirty dishes, and you don't get that weird rubbery feeling that you sometimes get from boiling meat. I have used this method several times and it hasn't failed me once!Read more
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Vanessa Boerne, TX 10-07-2008
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A little leary!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After reading some of the comments regarding this receipe I was a little apprehensive to try this receipe but I'm glad I... tried it because it came out great. I admit I changed up some of the ingredients and processes. First, in addition to the lemon lime soda I also added some gingerale which worked out really well! You could totally taste the gingerale but in a subtle way. Secondly, instead of boiling the the legs in a stock pot, I baked them in deep dish in a 350 oven for about an hour. Then followed with the roasting over the grill. I watched them closely over the grill because if honey burns it takes on a bitter taste. I will make these again! We had a "county fair" party and these were a hit with everyone.Read more