How Long Do U Cook A Turkey Leg. Boil the turkey legs for about 60 minutes. The turkey legs are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180 f 82 c.
Put the skin back into place rub with more butter and season lightly with salt. Press a knife downward into the deep tissue creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Cook for 45 minutes and then flip the turkey legs over to cook for an additional 45 minutes.
If you re at home and able to monitor the cooking process place the turkey legs into a deep pan or stew pot.
The meat should be really soft at this point. Stand the turkey legs upright as if the turkey were standing. After an hour insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Press a piece of celery into each opening.
