Dinosaur Pops
Servings: 4
Calories: 1001kcal
Author: Wanda Baker
- 4 turkey drumsticks
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp smoked alder salt or kosher
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp herbs de provence
- 1/3 cup your favourite spice rub
- olive oil or cooking spray
In a saucepan add your water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, herbs de provence and turkey drumsticks. Bring to a boil. Take off heat and let cool down. Once cool pour brine into a ziplock bag and add turkey drumsticks. Let sit in fridge over night.
Preheat oven to 425F.
When ready to cook take turkey drumsticks out of brine and pat dry. Let sit on counter for about 30 minutes before baking. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Pour and massage spice rub all over turkey using a little more if necessary.
Place on parchment lined baking sheet and into oven. Cook 15-20 minutes turning once or twice.
Drop heat to 300-325F and cook another 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear. If you have larger legs they may take a little longer to cook.
Calories: 1001kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 132g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 480mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 1863mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 11.8mg