A Standard Which all Should Be Judged By

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Love turkey legs. When we have our state fair i always have to get one. Have heard the Disney ones are really good.
 
 
Never had one. What is special about it? A certain spice profile? Is it salty or sweet? There are quite few posts here, do a search. I understand these are good...JJ

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/120696/disney-fair-legs-my-way
Great questions. Jim;

First of all they are huge;  Twice the size of what you typically see at the market.

They have a salty sweet profile.  Not too salty with just the right amount of cure. 

Thanks for the link to the post.  I have one of my own here someplace! 

b
 
I googled the recipe and there are many interpretations, Cure Brined and rubbed with garlic, onion, sage. Not having them, I would think they are kept pretty simple, most cost effective. Understanding commercially produced poultry products, managed a grocery Deli that sold ready to eat Chester Fried Chicken, KFC info and others. I would bet Dollars to Donuts that the Cure Brine containes a common ingredient that is never published...MSG. I am thinking without MSG you may get close but the Turkey Legs will never be the same. Try it...JJ
 
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I found my post.  These were good.  But not as good and the Disney P
 
I googled the recipe and there are many interpretations, Cure Brined and rubbed with garlic, onion, sage. Not having them, I would think they are kept pretty simple, most cost effective. Understanding commercially produced poultry products, managed a grocery Deli that sold ready to eat Chester Fried Chicken, KFC info and others. I would bet Dollars to Donuts that the Cure Brine containes a common ingredient that is never published...MSG. I am thinking without MSG you may get close but the Turkey Legs will never be the same. Try it...JJ
Thanks Jim.  I live in a MSG free zone!  I apreciate your investigation! 

Brian
 
Nice , Brian ! !! :drool Turkey Legs are great ! I'm thinking , instead of a whole bird , this year , I'll do Legs and Breast . No use wasting a good

carcass . . . :ROTF

Good cheer my friend ! Anxious to see the (T-day meal) .

Stan
 
Nice , Brian ! !!
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Turkey Legs are great ! I'm thinking , instead of a whole bird , this year , I'll do Legs and Breast . No use wasting a good

carcass . . .
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Good cheer my friend ! Anxious to see the (T-day meal) .

Stan
Howdy Stan!  Great hearing from you.  I was actually thinking of posting a Pre Holiday Step By Setup on a  gobbler! So a Q view may be soon! b
 
well, spent all night in the ER with my daughter who now has pneumonia. that and a colicky baby at home means not only no work, but also no free time to do some good smoking. barely have enough time to go get my boat hauled out for the winter tomorrow. so, in any case, the drums are going to spend a couple extra days in the brine before I can get to them.
 
Thanks Case!
I see the recipe calls for tenderizer and liquid smoke.  LS is not allowed in the house!  LOL. I'm sure a good hardwood will make a fine substitution!
Thanks again my friend
b

I was told by another friend from the Anehiem area that those two ingredients are the secret.

I don't allow LS on my street, let alone my house!
 
Liquid Smoke is no different than Garlic Powder. Does the Real Deal taste better? Sure! But each has it's use. I add LS or Smoke Powder to BBQ Sauce. This way the kids can add it on anything that is not smoked but still want the smokey flavor...JJ
 
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