Smoked Turkey Leg Birria Tacos

Smoked Turkey Leg Birria Tacos Recipe

Get ready to revolutionize taco night with our Smoked Turkey Leg Birria Tacos, designed for the bold and adventurous cook. Fire up your Masterbuilt charcoal grill and let it work its magic on juicy turkey legs, infusing them with an intense, smoky flavor that takes birria to a whole new level. This isn't your grandma's birria; it's a full-throttle, flavor-packed experience that combines the best of Mexican tradition with a daring twist. These tacos are for those who crave excitement and aren't afraid to push the boundaries of their taste buds.

Recipe created by Jean-Paul Bourgeois on behalf of Kingsford and Masterbuilt.

Instructions

1. 01

   Heat your Masterbuilt Charcoal Grill and Smoker to 400F

2. 02

   Season turkey legs with barbecue rub or chili powder.

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   Grill the turkey legs hot and fast on all sides but still raw in the middle, about 8-10 minutes.

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   Separately in a large aluminum tray, add chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, chipotle peppers, dried chilies, and all dried spices into the vessel. Stir and mix together until well incorporated.

7. 05

   Remove turkey legs and reduce Gravity Series to 300F. Add grilled legs to the braising mixture, making sure the legs are as submerged as possible.

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   Smoke at 300F for 2 hours, or until the leg meat easily pulls from the bone.

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    Remove from the Gravity Series and allow the legs to rest and cool off until they can be easily worked with.

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    Pull off the meat from the legs and shred.

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    Increase Gravity Series to 350F. Strain the braising liquid into a heat-safe pot. Place the pot directly on the grates and reduce liquid by half, about 8-10 minutes.

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    Pour a small amount of liquid into the shredded turkey and set aside.

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    Add a cast iron pan or skillet onto your Gravity Series. Dip your corn tortilla into the braising liquid and add directly to the cast iron pan or skillet.

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    Scatter the entire tortilla with cheese. assemble turkey meat, cilantro, and white onion on one side of the taco. Fold taco over itself.

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    Crisp on both sides, about 3-5 minutes.

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    Remove from grill and garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with a side of braising liquid for dipping.

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