Name: Beer Brined Turkey Legs with Cilantro Lime Crema
Prep time: 270 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 390 min
Ingredients: 6 turkey legs (1.5lbs); 2 cans beer (355ml); 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup brown sugar; ½ tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped leaves and stems); 1 clove crushed garlic; lime zest (from 1 lime); lime juice (from 1 lime); salt (to taste); 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp poultry seasoning; 1 tsp onion salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil

BRINE In a resealable bag or air tight container place turkey legs, beer, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns and bay leaf. Mix gently and seal the contents . Refrigerate minimum 4 hours or overnight.

MAKE CREMA In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, onion powder, lime juice and salt. Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

RUB LEGS In a small bowl combine dry rub ingredients and mix until combined. Remove turkey legs from brine, pat dry and drizzle with olive oil. Generously cover all legs with rub mixture.

PREHEAT GRILL Heat grill to 300F. Grill legs on indirect heat for 2 hours or until the internal temperature of the leg meat reaches 165F.

EAT! Remove legs from grill, drizzle cilantro lime crema and serve immediately.