Smoked “State Fair” Turkey Legs - Turkey Smoke

Ingredients

• 1 gallon warm water
• 1/2 c kosher salt
• 2/3 c light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 large turkey legs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 c barbecue sauce
• *Seasoning Rub
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp granulated garlic
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp ground thyme