William Boyd wrote:

> William Boyd wrote:
>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>> William Boyd wrote:
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>>>> I must be doing something wrong! On occasions I have bought a smoked
>>>> turkey leg at Fairs and Festivals all tasting great. But when I buy
>>>> them at the super market and wrap them up in tin foil bake them for
>>>> a while, they taste to salty. How are you supposed to prepare them
>>>> before baking or worming up?
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>>> http://tinyurl.com/czaug ???
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>>
>> I appreciate all the help, however none addressed what was requested,
>> how to prepare *Smoked Turkey*. I'm sure I could follow the
>> suggestions and take care of fresh turkey legs. I have resorted to
>> applying to Smithfield who produced the smoked turkey drums.
>> Considering they didn't have any thing on their website advertised on
>> the package of smoked turkey, who knows what they will provide.
>>
> For those who find their selves in my predicament here is the reply from
> the producer.
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> Wrap each piece tightly in aluminum foil and place in a shallow pan
> with a small
> amount of water. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 70
> minutes to
> an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
>
> For smoked turkey wings use the exact same instructions but cook
> for only
> 30-35 minutes; again to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
>
> I'm sorry but I do not have any suggestions as to reduce the salt. If
> there's a different lot number on the product label it might not be
> salty like the first package. I will certainly inform the Product
> Manager and our Quality Assurance Department of your complaint. And,
> I'll be happy to compensate you for purchase. Just send me the purchase
> price along with your address and I'll be happy to send you coupons or a
> refund.
>
> I hope this information is helpful. I look forward to speaking with you.
>
> Linda Hansen
> Consumer Affairs
> Smithfield
> and
> Gwaltney of Smithfield
>
Well I done what they said and the legs were still quite salty.

So I went back to the market and bought some fresh turkey legs.
After washing them good in cold fresh water, dried and added
McCormick's Grill Mate, Zesty Herb marinade dry mix, seasoned pepper
and dry rubbed the legs with the mixture. Wrapped each in foil,
placed in a glass baking dish, added a cup of water, covered that
with foil. Baked at 350 deg for 1.5 hours. Delicious.

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BILL P.
Just Dog
&
ME