Canadian Turkey

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:

785

Protein:

Fat:

Carbohydrates:

Sodium:

1362

Credit
Stephanie Foster / Foster Feasts

Ingredients

BRINE

6 Turkey legs (1.5lbs)
2 x 355ml cans of your favourite ale or lager
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
½ tsp whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf

CILANTRO LIME CREMA

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 clove crushed garlic
1 lime zested and juiced
Salt to taste

RUB

1.5 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp onion salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne powder (optional)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

TIP: Add 1 tsp of fresh jalapeno to the crema for an added kick. For best results place the legs in the brine mixture a minimum of 4 hours (or overnight).

Directions

BRINE In a resealable bag or air tight container place turkey legs, beer, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns and bay leaf. Mix gently and seal the contents . Refrigerate minimum 4 hours or overnight.
MAKE CREMA In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, onion powder, lime juice and salt. Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
RUB LEGS In a small bowl combine dry rub ingredients and mix until combined. Remove turkey legs from brine, pat dry and drizzle with olive oil. Generously cover all legs with rub mixture.
PREHEAT GRILL Heat grill to 300F. Grill legs on indirect heat for 2 hours or until the internal temperature of the leg meat reaches 165F.
EAT! Remove legs from grill, drizzle cilantro lime crema and serve immediately.