Sweet and Sticky BBQ Turkey Legs
Made with a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce, these Sweet and Sticky BBQ Turkey Legs are a simple and delicious dinner idea. This inexpensive cut of turkey meat is perfect for feeding a crowd too!
Servings 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Turkey Legs:
- 4 - 6 turkey legs about 3 - 5 pounds( (the number depends on how many people you are feeding
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Pat and dry the turkey legs, then season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Set aside.
- Mix together the ingredients for the homemade BBQ sauce. Separate the sauce into 2 bowls, use half for basting while grilling, and use the rest for dipping at dinner time! Set aside.
Grilling the Turkey Legs:
- Lightly oil the grill, then set your barbecue to medium heat.
- Sear the turkey legs by grilling the them for about 5 minutes on each side (top and bottom).
- Continue to roast the turkey legs for about 45 minutes, turning every 10 to 15 minutes,
- After this time, baste the turkey legs with the sauce, and continue to roast them for about 15 minutes longer. While the turkey legs are roasting for this last 15 minutes, baste them several times so the sauce becomes nice and sticky and caramelized. Note: Watch them carefully in case the barbecue flares up!
- Remove the turkey legs from the barbecue and serve with the extra sauce.