recipe for smoked turkey drumsticks?

[wipf9994]

need a recipe for smoked turkey drumsticks. does anybody have one or has anybody smoked any before?

[Habanero Smoker]

Since this is posted in the cure section, I believe you are looking for a brine that has sodium nitrite?

I haven't tried it, here is one by Viper:

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=28137.msg334720#msg334720

If you do a search typing in Disney you will find other recipes.

[wipf9994]

Yes I'm looking for a brine solution. Thanks for the link.

[Habanero Smoker]

Yes I'm looking for a brine solution. Thanks for the link.

You can have brine solutions with or without sodium nitrite. The link I provided was a recipe that had sodium nitrite (and sodium nitrate), which is obtained from the Morton's Tender Quick.

If you want a recipe without sodium nitrite, you can use any brine that is used for poultry:

A Few Brines

[viper125]

Yes i have made them quite a few times this year. Every one shows up and they dont last long.

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[wipf9994]

Thanks guys. will give it a shot

[MrSlick]

I have made them a few times with a regular sugar and salt brine.  I have wanted to add other flavorings to the brine but never seem to plan far enough ahead.  I like hickory smoke and normally I throw in some chicken thighs just to fill out the smoker and fridge.   

[wipf9994]

why cant a guy just use bacon cure? just a thought..

[Habanero Smoker]

why cant a guy just use bacon cure? just a thought..

You can use any cure mix, just follow the manufacturer's instructions. It all depends on what flavor you are looking for in the final product. You can use a dry or wet brine, but for poultry parts, I find a wet brine works best.

[wipf9994]

why cant a guy just use bacon cure? just a thought..

You can use any cure mix, just follow the manufacturer's instructions. It all depends on what flavor you are looking for in the final product. You can use a dry or wet brine, but for poultry parts, I find a wet brine works best.

I agree with you on wet brine. I have maple bacon cure and was just wondering how that would work. I got nothing to lose. It cant taste bad i'm sure.

[Habanero Smoker]

why cant a guy just use bacon cure? just a thought..

You can use any cure mix, just follow the manufacturer's instructions. It all depends on what flavor you are looking for in the final product. You can use a dry or wet brine, but for poultry parts, I find a wet brine works best.

It sounds good. I still have some Sausage Makers Maple Ham and Bacon Cure. Next time I see a good deal on turkey legs, I just may do this.

I agree with you on wet brine. I have maple bacon cure and was just wondering how that would work. I got nothing to lose. It cant taste bad i'm sure.

[Hedlyna]

At the end of the smoke I wrap in foil with butter and honey


Adam

[wipf9994]

turned out great. bacon maple cure

[Habanero Smoker]

turned out great. bacon maple cure

Great!