Barbecue Turkey Legs
Slow-grilled turkey legs, basted in a classic tomato-based barbecue sauce, achieve tender perfection.
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Instructions
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Cook onion and celery in butter over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes until soft.
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Add remaining sauce ingredients to the pot, simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes while stirring, then cool the sauce.
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Preheat the grill.
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Season turkey legs with salt and black pepper.
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Grill turkey legs over medium heat, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until nearly done.
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Baste with sauce during the final 15 to 20 minutes, reducing heat or moving to indirect heat if needed, until the internal temperature reaches 180 to 185 F.
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Remove from heat, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Warm any reserved sauce separately for serving on the side.